Privacy Policy for Love2Cook

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Love2Cook ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

By using Love2Cook, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Food Preferences: Dietary preferences, restrictions, and food likes/dislikes you set during onboarding and in settings
• User Settings: App preferences including measurement units (metric/imperial), theme selection, language preference, and font size
• Search Queries: Text searches for recipes, ingredients, and food items
• Recipe Data: Recipes you save, favorite, export, or interact with

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Camera and Photos

• Camera Access: When you scan food items, we access your device camera to capture images
• Photo Gallery Access: When you import images from your gallery to scan food items
• Image Processing: Images are processed to identify food items and generate recipes

Usage Analytics

We collect analytics data to improve our app, including:

• App Usage: Features used, screens viewed, and navigation patterns
• Onboarding Flow: Progress through setup screens and completion rates
• Core Features: Scan attempts, recipe generations, and success/failure rates
• User Engagement: Recipe views, favorites, shares, and cooking mode usage
• Error Tracking: App crashes and technical issues via Firebase Crashlytics

Device Information

• Device Identifiers: Anonymous device identifiers for analytics
• App Version: Your app version for compatibility and updates
• Operating System: iOS/Android version for optimization
• Language Settings: Device language for localization

2.3 Subscription Information

• Purchase History: Subscription plans, trial usage, and payment status (processed through App Store/Google Play)
• Trial Management: Free trial start dates and expiration tracking

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Recipe Generation: Process food images to identify ingredients and generate personalized recipes
• Personalization: Customize recipe suggestions based on your food preferences and dietary restrictions
• Content Management: Save, organize, and sync your scanned items, recipes, and favorites
• Cooking Assistance: Provide step-by-step cooking instructions and timer functionality

3.2 App Improvement

• Analytics: Understand how features are used to improve user experience
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues and crashes
• Feature Development: Develop new features based on usage patterns

3.3 Communication

• Notifications: Send cooking timers, trial expiration reminders, and optional feature updates
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance

3.4 Legal and Safety

• Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with the following service providers:

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of our business, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Local Storage

• On-Device Data: Recipes, preferences, and scan history are stored locally on your device
• Database Security: Local data is protected using device-level security features
• User Control: You can delete all local data through the "Clear All Data" option in settings

5.2 Cloud Processing

• Temporary Processing: Images sent for AI processing are not permanently stored by us
• Data Encryption: All data transmissions use industry-standard encryption
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data

5.3 Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored indefinitely on your device until you delete it
• Analytics Data: Retained for up to 26 months for analysis purposes
• Account Deletion: Contact us to request complete data deletion

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Control

• Data Access: View and manage your data through the app settings
• Preference Management: Update food preferences and app settings at any time
• Data Export: Export your recipes in multiple formats (TXT, JSON, CSV, Markdown)

6.2 Deletion Rights

• Individual Items: Delete specific scans, recipes, or favorites
• Complete Deletion: Use "Clear All Data" to remove all app data
• Account Deletion: Contact us to request complete account and data deletion

6.3 Communication Preferences

• Notifications: Control notification settings through the app
• Marketing: We do not send marketing communications

6.4 Regional Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including:

• Right to data portability
• Right to rectification
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to object to processing

7. Children's Privacy

Love2Cook is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the app
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, providing additional notice through the app

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Information

11. Compliance Information