Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

CookSmart ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address and display name
• Profile Data: Health goals and dietary preferences
• Usage Data: Inventory items, recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists
• Household Data: Information shared within your household group

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the CookSmart service
• Generate personalized recipe suggestions based on your inventory and health goals
• Enable household sharing features
• Send authentication emails (magic links)
• Improve and optimize our service

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers located in the European Union (Denmark). We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information:

• With household members you invite to your household group
• With AI services for recipe generation (anonymized data only)
• When required by law or legal process

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing
• Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please use the account deletion feature in Settings or contact us.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies only to maintain your login session. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, all your personal data is permanently deleted from our systems.

9. Children's Privacy

CookSmart is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

10. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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