LEGAL

Legal and
Privacy

Terms, conditions, and privacy information for using YoHugo.

1. About YoHugo

YoHugo ("we", "our", "us") is a recipe and meal-planning platform located at yohugo.com. Our service provides AI-generated recipes, ingredient lists, shopping support, and supermarket price estimates for UK users.

2. Data Sources & Pricing Accuracy

All supermarket price data shown in YoHugo is collected legally. We do not scrape data from supermarkets or violate any store's policies. Prices come from publicly available sources, internal datasets, and patterns learned from user-submitted recipes over time.

Prices shown are estimated only and currently average 75% to 85% accuracy. Actual prices may vary due to promotions, location, substitutions, or product changes.

Pricing comparisons are currently available to UK users only.

3. How Our System Learns

Each time a recipe is created or imported, its ingredients help train and refine our database. This allows the system to improve accuracy, prioritise common ingredients, and keep estimated prices updated. No sensitive personal data is involved in this process.

4. Recipe Content & Attribution

Recipe content displayed in YoHugo may be:

  • User-created content
  • Generated by AI via the OpenAI API
  • Compiled or extracted from third-party websites, social platforms, or printed media

When recipes are imported from external sources, we will display a link to the original content whenever available. This includes websites, social media posts, cookbooks (where permitted), and other media.

We do not claim ownership of third-party content and use it solely to provide users with a structured recipe format, ingredient list, and estimated prices.

5. AI-Generated Content

Many recipe suggestions, ingredient substitutions, and instructions are generated using the OpenAI API. While we aim for accuracy, AI-generated content may contain errors or omissions. You are responsible for reviewing and verifying any recipe before preparing or consuming it.

6. Data We Collect

To provide and improve our service, we collect the following minimal information:

  • Your name - Used to personalize your account experience
  • Your email address - Required for account creation and communication
  • Your saved recipes - Stored to sync your content across devices

We do not collect or store:

  • Payment information
  • Shopping history
  • Sensitive personal data
  • Location data (beyond general UK/international preference)

7. How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect solely to:

  • Provide and maintain your YoHugo account
  • Sync your saved recipes across devices
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Improve our service through anonymous usage analytics

We do not use your data for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes beyond providing the YoHugo service.

8. Email Sharing Policy

We will NOT share your email address with third parties. Your email is used exclusively for:

  • Account authentication and security
  • Important service notifications
  • Responding to your support requests

We do not sell, rent, or share email addresses with advertisers, marketers, or any other third parties for any purpose.

9. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools to understand how our service is used and to improve the user experience. Cookies are used only to track user behavior patterns and do not contain personal details.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Authentication Cookies - Required to keep you logged in and manage your session securely. These are essential for the service to function.
  • Preference Cookies - Store your supermarket preferences and app settings to enhance your experience.
  • Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how users interact with our service to identify areas for improvement.

Analytics & Tracking Services:

  • Google Analytics - Tracks anonymous usage statistics such as page views, session duration, and feature usage. No personal information is collected or shared.
  • PostHog - Provides product analytics to understand feature usage, user flows, and identify bugs. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

What We Track:

We track the following anonymous user behavior:

  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on different sections of the app
  • Recipe creation and interaction patterns
  • Error occurrences and technical issues
  • General device type and browser information (for compatibility purposes)

What We Do NOT Track:

  • Personal identification information
  • Individual user browsing history outside of YoHugo
  • Cross-site tracking or advertising data
  • Location data beyond general region (UK/international)
  • Payment or financial information

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. No personal information is stored in cookies or shared with analytics providers. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings, though disabling authentication cookies may prevent you from using saved features.

10. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data is stored in the United Kingdom and European Union regions where possible, in compliance with applicable data protection regulations.

11. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access - Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction - Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Data Portability - Request your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out - Disable analytics cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form.

12. Limitations of Liability

YoHugo provides recipe content and estimated prices "as-is". We are not responsible for:

  • Incorrect pricing or item availability
  • Errors in AI-generated content
  • Food allergies, dietary concerns, or cooking outcomes
  • Decisions made based on our estimates or suggestions

13. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Privacy Policy as the service evolves. Continued use of YoHugo indicates acceptance of any changes made. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or through the service.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Legal & Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact form or visit yohugo.com/contact.

Last Updated: 29 November 2025