Privacy Policy

At Chefpilot, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered kitchen inventory and recipe service.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Data

When you register for an account, we may collect information that identifies you, such as:

• Name and email address
• Profile preferences (dietary restrictions, health goals, and allergies)
• Account credentials and login data

B. Kitchen & Inventory Data

To provide our personalized AI Sous-Chef service, we collect data regarding your kitchen contents:

• Lists of ingredients currently in your pantry, fridge, or freezer
• Photos of receipts or grocery items (if you use our scanning features)
• Expiration dates, brands, and quantities of food items

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected to deliver a premium, personalized culinary experience:

• Personalization: Tailoring recipe suggestions to match your health profile and available ingredients.
• AI Training: Anonymized data helps refine our machine learning algorithms for ingredient recognition and flavor pairing.
• Automated Updates: Powering your morning "Dish of the Day" notifications based on inventory status.
• Support: Responding to your comments, questions, and technical requests.

3. Sharing Your Information

We respect your data. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Sharing only occurs in the following instances:

• Service Providers: Sharing with trusted partners who assist in cloud hosting (e.g., AWS/Google Cloud), payment processing, and app analytics.
• Compliance: When required by law or to protect the safety and rights of Chefpilot and its community.

4. Data Security

We implement robust security measures, including end-to-end encryption for sensitive data and secure API protocols, to protect your information from unauthorized access. While we strive for absolute security, no method of transmission is 100% impenetrable.

5. Your Rights & Control

You have full control over your data. Through your account settings, you may:

• Access, update, or correct your personal and dietary information
• Request the permanent deletion of your account and associated inventory history
• Opt-out of automated marketing and suggestion emails

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our AI capabilities or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes via in-app notifications or email.