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Gas Cookbook ( gascookbook.com ) is operated by Healthcare Design Studio Ltd (company number 16672830), referred to in this policy as “we”, “us”, or “our”. We are the data controller for personal data processed through the site.
Privacy questions: hello@gascookbook.com.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you visit Gas Cookbook, sign in, create or view recipes, use calculators, or otherwise interact with the service. It applies to users in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Gas Cookbook is a clinical quick-reference tool for healthcare professionals. It is not intended for patients to enter their own health information, and you should not submit identifiable patient data through the service.
Depending on how you use the site, we may process:
We use personal data to:
We may use artificial intelligence and machine learning in connection with Gas Cookbook, including to improve features such as search, content organisation, moderation, and product development. This may involve processing data you enter into the service.
We may also use content and other data you submit (for example recipe text, tags, and usage patterns) to develop, train, evaluate, and improve AI and machine learning models used by us or our service providers. Where we do this, we aim to use aggregated or de-identified data where practicable, but some training may involve identifiable account-linked content you have submitted.
Third-party AI or analytics processors may also process limited technical or usage data on our behalf under contract. See section 6.
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following bases depending on the activity:
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests (see section 9). If you do not want your submitted content used for model training, contact us; we will consider requests in line with applicable law and our operational needs.
We use trusted processors to run Gas Cookbook. They process data only on our instructions and subject to appropriate safeguards. Categories include:
We may also disclose data if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in connection with a business transfer subject to appropriate protections.
Some providers may process data outside the UK, including in the United States. Where this happens, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as UK adequacy regulations, standard contractual clauses, or equivalent mechanisms.
We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide the service, meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Account and recipe data are retained while your account is active unless you ask us to delete them, subject to backups and legal holds. Analytics and logs may be retained for shorter fixed periods.
If you are in the UK or EEA, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability where applicable. You may also withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, and lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
To exercise your rights, email hello@gascookbook.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, security, preferences, and analytics. Essential cookies are required for signed-in use. Analytics cookies help us understand how the site is used. You can control non-essential cookies through your browser settings; some features may not work if you disable essential cookies.
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No online service can guarantee absolute security; please use a strong account with your OAuth provider and do not share credentials.
Gas Cookbook is intended for qualified healthcare professionals and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18.
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Material changes may also be highlighted on the site. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes notice of the updated policy, subject to your rights under applicable law.
Please also read our Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of Gas Cookbook.