Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Hungry Deluga ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by Arcalab, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (hungrydeluga.com) and use our application, including any integration with YouTube API Services, Instagram, and other third-party services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us when you create an account, such as your email address and name. Additionally, we collect:

  • Recipe Data: Ingredients, cooking instructions, and photos you upload.
  • Third-Party Data: If you connect your Instagram account, we may collect information from Instagram DMs sent to our official account (such as reel URLs) to populate your recipe lists, as authorized by you.
  • YouTube Data: We use YouTube API Services to display recipe videos, cooking tutorials, and food trend content. When you interact with YouTube content through our application, data may be collected in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our application.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
  • Process and manage your recipes and meal plans.
  • Communicate with you about your account and updates.
  • Analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
  • Display relevant recipe videos and cooking content from YouTube.

4. Cookies and Device Storage

Our application uses httpOnly secure cookies for authentication. We do not store session tokens in browser local storage or IndexedDB. Cookies used by embedded third-party services such as YouTube may also be placed on your device. Third-party services integrated into our application, including YouTube API Services, may place their own cookies or similar technologies on your device.

5. YouTube API Services

Our application uses YouTube API Services to provide recipe video discovery, cooking tutorials, and food trend content. By using our application, you are also agreeing to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

When you use features powered by YouTube API Services, your use is subject to the Google Privacy Policy.

You can revoke Hungry Deluga's access to your data via the Google security settings page.

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who perform services for us, or when required by law.

7. User Data Deletion Instructions

We respect your right to control your data. You can delete your account and associated data at any time:

  1. Log in to your Hungry Deluga account at app.hungrydeluga.com.
  2. Navigate to Settings.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Delete Account".
  4. Confirm the deletion. All your personal data, recipes, and third-party links (like Instagram and YouTube) will be permanently removed from our systems.

Alternatively, you can request data deletion by emailing us at privacy@hungrydeluga.com. We will process your request within 30 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Arcalab
Email: privacy@hungrydeluga.com