Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 22, 2026
PanPal (panpal.net) is a project of Peterpan Corp, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization (EIN: 39-2394084) registered in Kansas, United States. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account via Google or Facebook login, we receive:
- Your name and email address
- Profile picture URL (from your social login provider)
We do not receive or store your social media passwords.
Usage Information
- Pages viewed and recipes browsed
- Search queries
- Recipes you save, rate, or mark as cooked
- Meal plans and shopping lists you create
- Dietary preferences you set in your profile
Donation Information
Donations are processed by Stripe. We receive your name and email for receipt purposes. We do not store credit card numbers — all payment data is handled by Stripe under their Privacy Policy.
AI Features
When you use AI features (recipe creation, ingredient scanning, kitchen assistant), the text and images you submit are sent to AI providers for processing. We do not use your AI interactions for advertising or sell them to third parties.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and personalize the recipe platform
- To remember your dietary preferences and saved recipes
- To process donations and send receipts
- To send weekly recipe newsletters (if subscribed)
- To improve our AI features and recipe recommendations
- To monitor site performance and fix errors
Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data only with:
- Stripe — to process donations
- Google/Facebook — for authentication (OAuth only)
- AI service providers — to power AI features (text/image processing only)
- Cloudflare — for CDN and security (standard web traffic data)
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Session management — to keep you logged in
- Preferences — to remember your dietary settings and language
We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
Data Retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. You can delete your account at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Donation records are retained as required by IRS regulations for nonprofit organizations.
Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption, secure session management, and follow industry best practices to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
PanPal does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from emails at any time
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Contact
For privacy-related questions, contact us at [email protected].