Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kookd. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our app.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information, such as your name and email address
• Profile information, such as your username, bio, avatar, and preferences
• Recipes you create, save, or share
• Meal plans and grocery lists
• Messages and interactions with other users
• Dietary preferences and kitchen settings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Kookd app
• Personalise recipe discovery and suggestions
• Enable social features, such as following other cooks and sharing recipes
• Send notifications related to your activity
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyse usage trends to improve the experience

4. Sharing of Information

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

• With other users: Profile information and public recipes are visible to other Kookd users according to your privacy settings.
• Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers who help us operate and improve the app.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Kookd or others.

5. Public and Private Content

Recipes and folders marked as public are visible to all Kookd users. Recipes marked as private are visible only to you. You can change the visibility of your recipes at any time in the app. Your profile is private by default; you can make it public in your profile settings.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Kookd is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Request data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page with an updated date and provide additional notice for significant changes where appropriate. Continuing to use the app after the updated policy takes effect means you accept it.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

kookd.app@gmail.com