Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, submit videos for analysis, or contact us for support.

Account Information

We use Google and Apple Sign-In solely as authentication methods to create your account. We collect only your email address and display name from these services. After your account is created in our system, no ongoing connection to Google or Apple is required to use our service.

• Email address and display name (from Google or Apple Sign-In)
• User preferences and settings
• Subscription and billing information (for Premium users)
• Referral code and referral relationships
• Credits balance for premium feature unlocks

Usage Data

• YouTube video URLs submitted for analysis
• Generated recipes and user interactions
• Usage patterns and feature preferences
• Device information and browser type
• Search queries and search history
• Recipe view history
• Cooking history (recipes marked as cooked)
• Recipe queue submissions and processing status
• XP earned and activity history
• Translation requests
• IP address (for security and rate limiting)

User-Generated Content

• Comments posted on recipes
• Photos uploaded with comments
• Recipe sharing activity

Feedback and Reports

• Recipe ratings and cooking feedback (difficulty level, comments)
• Bug reports and issue feedback you voluntarily submit
• Survey responses and feature suggestions

Diagnostic Data

• Crash reports and error logs (automatically collected to improve stability)
• Performance metrics and app diagnostics
• Device and platform information associated with error reports

Mobile App Data

• Mobile device information (device type, operating system, app version)
• Location and region preferences for content personalization
• Mobile app usage patterns and interactions
• Access to iOS Reminders/Calendar when exporting shopping lists (with your permission)

Voice Data

• Voice recordings when using voice command features
• Audio data for speech recognition processing
• Voice command history and preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our AI recipe analysis service
• Process your requests and communicate with you
• Personalize your experience and provide recommendations
• Process payments for Premium subscriptions
• Send technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models
• Process voice commands for hands-free cooking control
• Provide mobile app functionality and features
• Manage premium subscription access and features
• Power AI-driven recipe question answering and assistance
• Improve recipe quality based on user ratings and feedback
• Diagnose and fix bugs, crashes, and performance issues
• Respond to user-submitted bug reports and feature requests

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (AI services, speech recognition services, database providers, hosting services)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or acquisition
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

4. Third-Party Services

Our service integrates with several third-party platforms:

• Google/Apple Sign-In: Used only for initial account authentication. We do not access your Google or Apple data beyond basic profile information (email, display name) during registration. No ongoing connection to these services is maintained after your account is created.
• YouTube: We analyze publicly available YouTube video URLs that you submit. We do not access your personal YouTube account, watch history, or any private data. Video analysis is performed on public content only.
• AI Service Providers: For recipe analysis, processing, and intelligent question-answering features
• Speech Recognition Services: For voice command processing and hands-free cooking control
• Error Monitoring Services: For crash reporting, performance monitoring, and service improvement. These services may collect device information, error logs, and diagnostic data to help us identify and fix issues.
• Cloud Infrastructure Providers: For database, authentication, hosting, and analytics services
• Payment Processors: For premium subscription billing through app stores and payment platforms

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We will delete or anonymize your data upon account deletion, except where retention is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Export your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your login session
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze usage patterns with Vercel Analytics
• Monitor errors and performance issues to improve service quality
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Store mobile app local data and caching
• Remember voice command preferences

9. Voice Data Processing

When you use voice control features in our mobile app:

• Audio Capture: We capture audio recordings only when you activate voice commands (Push-to-Talk)
• Processing: Audio data is processed by third-party speech recognition services to convert speech to text
• Retention: Voice recordings are not permanently stored after processing is complete
• Conversation Context: When using voice Q&A, recent questions and answers may be temporarily stored during your session to provide contextual responses
• Purpose: Voice data is used solely for hands-free cooking control and recipe question answering
• Permissions: Microphone access requires explicit permission on your device

You can disable voice features at any time in your app settings. Disabling voice features will not affect other functionality of the app.

10. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Changes to Privacy 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 with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our contact page.

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