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Privacy Policy

How CookCam AI collects, uses, and protects your information

1. Introduction

Welcome to CookCam AI! This Privacy Policy explains how ABM Studios LLC ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you use our CookCam AI mobile application (the "App") and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

• Name and Email Address: For account creation and authentication
• User ID: Internal identifier for your account
• Profile Information: Dietary preferences, cooking skills, and personalization data

2.2 Photos and Camera Data

• Ingredient Photos: Images you capture for ingredient scanning
• Processed Image Data: AI-analyzed ingredient identification results
• Note: Photos are processed for ingredient recognition and are not permanently stored on our servers

2.3 Usage and Activity Data

• App Interactions: Features used, buttons clicked, time spent in app
• Search History: Ingredient and recipe searches
• Scan History: Record of ingredients you've scanned
• Recipe Data: Recipes you've generated, saved, favorited, or shared
• Cooking Patterns: Frequency of app usage and cooking activity

2.4 Subscription and Financial Data

• Subscription Status: Current plan (Free, Regular, Creator)
• Purchase History: Subscription transactions (processed through App Store/Google Play)
• Payment Information: Handled entirely by Apple/Google (we never see payment details)

2.5 Technical Data

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Analytics: Performance data, crash logs, error reports
• Device Identifiers: For analytics and user identification

2.6 Creator Revenue Data (Creator Tier Only)

• Affiliate Links: Performance and click tracking
• Revenue Sharing: Earnings from referrals and content
• Payout Information: For revenue distribution

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Ingredient Recognition: Process photos to identify ingredients
• Recipe Generation: Create personalized recipes using AI
• Account Management: Maintain your profile and preferences
• Subscription Management: Track your subscription status and features

3.2 Personalization

• Recipe Recommendations: Suggest recipes based on your preferences and history
• Dietary Accommodations: Customize content for dietary restrictions
• Cooking Insights: Provide personalized cooking tips and suggestions

3.3 Analytics and Improvement

• App Performance: Monitor and improve app functionality
• Feature Development: Understand how features are used to build better ones
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues

3.4 Communication

• Account Notifications: Important updates about your account or subscription
• Feature Announcements: Information about new features (with your consent)
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide assistance

3.5 Creator Program (Creator Tier)

• Revenue Tracking: Calculate and distribute earnings from referrals
• Content Analytics: Track performance of shared recipes and content
• Affiliate Management: Manage and track affiliate link performance

4. Information Sharing

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited data with trusted service providers:

• Supabase: Database hosting and user authentication
• OpenAI: AI-powered recipe generation (ingredient lists only, no personal data)
• Analytics Providers: Anonymized usage statistics for app improvement
• App Store/Google Play: Subscription management and payments

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

5.1 Encryption

• In Transit: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using TLS/HTTPS
• At Rest: Data stored in our database is encrypted using industry-standard encryption

5.2 Access Controls

• Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access user data
• Authentication: Secure authentication systems protect your account
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices

5.3 Data Minimization

• Necessary Data Only: We collect only the data needed for app functionality
• Automatic Deletion: Temporary data (like processed images) is automatically deleted
• Retention Limits: We retain data only as long as necessary

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Portability

• View Your Data: Access your profile, preferences, and activity data through the app
• Export Data: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

6.2 Correction and Updates

• Edit Profile: Update your personal information and preferences anytime
• Correct Errors: Contact us to fix any incorrect information

6.3 Deletion Rights

• Account Deletion: Delete your account and all associated data
• Data Removal: Request removal of specific data types
• Complete Erasure: We will permanently delete your data within 30 days

6.4 Control and Consent

• Notification Preferences: Control what communications you receive
• Data Usage: Opt out of non-essential data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke permissions at any time

7. Data Retention

7.1 Active Accounts

• Profile Data: Retained while your account is active
• Usage History: Kept for personalization and app improvement
• Creator Data: Revenue and affiliate data retained for tax/legal compliance

7.2 Deleted Accounts

• Immediate Removal: Account access disabled immediately
• Data Deletion: All personal data deleted within 30 days
• Legal Retention: Some data may be retained for legal/compliance requirements

7.3 Automatic Cleanup

• Temporary Data: Processed images deleted within 24 hours
• Session Data: Cleared when you log out
• Inactive Accounts: Accounts inactive for 3+ years may be automatically deleted

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

12. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2024 and was last updated on January 1, 2024.