Last updated: May 8, 2026
Scoop Recipe is a Chrome extension that turns recipes you find online into a grocery list. This policy describes what Scoop does and does not do with your data. It is specific to the Scoop browser extension; for Serenity Software’s general privacy policy covering our account-based applications, see our main privacy policy.
What Scoop reads
When you click the Scoop icon on a recipe page, Scoop reads the contents of that page to extract recipe data (title, ingredients, servings, source URL). This happens locally in your browser. The page contents are not sent to any server operated by Scoop or Serenity Software.
What Scoop stores
Scoop uses chrome.storage.local to save:
- The recipes you have added to your cart, including their title, ingredients, source URL, and any scaling or skip choices you have made
- A flag indicating you have completed the welcome tour
This data lives only on your local device. Scoop does not sync it to a server, and the extension developer cannot read it.
You can clear all stored data at any time by removing Scoop from Chrome (chrome://extensions → Remove) or by using the “Clear cart” button inside the extension.
What Scoop sends to grocery services
When you click “Shop” inside Scoop, the extension opens your chosen grocery service (e.g. Walmart) and uses your active session on that site to search for the ingredients on your list. Scoop interacts with the grocery service the same way you would: by typing into search boxes and clicking buttons. Scoop never places an order on your behalf — every selection is yours to confirm.
The data Scoop sends to those services consists only of the ingredient strings on your list (e.g. “1 cup butter”). Your cart contents and recipe history are not transmitted.
Reporting problems
The “Report a problem” button in the popup opens your email client with a pre-filled message containing the page URL, the extension version, your browser user-agent, and what Scoop’s parser saw on the page. You can review and edit the email before sending. Scoop never sends mail on your behalf.
What Scoop does not do
- Scoop does not collect, transmit, or sell personal data.
- Scoop does not use analytics, telemetry, advertising identifiers, or tracking pixels.
- Scoop does not require an account.
- Scoop does not run code from a remote server. All extension code is shipped in the published extension package and reviewed by Google.
Permissions
Scoop requests three permissions: activeTab (to read the recipe on your current tab when you click the icon), scripting (to run the recipe parser on that page and the guided-shopping helper on your chosen grocery site), and storage (to save your cart locally). Optional host permissions for specific grocery sites are requested only when you pick that site for guided shopping.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the “Last updated” date above will change and the new version will be posted at the same URL.
Contact
Questions about this policy or how Scoop handles data: scoop@serenity.software