Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly:

• Name and email address (for account creation)
• Profile information (photo, bio, preferences)
• Payment information (processed by Apple/Google, not stored by us)

Content You Create

• Pantry items and expiration tracking
• Saved recipes and meal plans
• Shopping lists
• Photos you upload
• Posts, comments, and interactions in the community

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (model, OS version, unique identifiers)
• Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
• Log data (IP address, access times, error logs)
• Location data (if you grant permission for local recommendations)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the App's functionality
• Sync your data across devices
• Send expiration reminders and notifications
• Personalize recipe recommendations
• Enable family sharing features
• Process subscription payments
• Improve and optimize the App
• Provide customer support
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

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

Service Providers

We work with third-party companies to provide:

• Cloud hosting (Supabase for database)
• Authentication services (Clerk)
• Payment processing (Apple/Google In-App Purchases)
• Analytics (to understand usage patterns)
• Push notifications

These providers only access data necessary to perform their services and are obligated to protect your information.

Family Sharing

If you use family sharing, pantry items, recipes, and shopping lists are shared with family members you invite.

Community Features

Content you post publicly (recipes, comments, photos) is visible to other users and may be shared by them.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process
• Protect our rights or property
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Protect user safety

4. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

• Data encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encrypted data storage
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can delete your account anytime, which removes your personal data within 30 days, except:

• Data required for legal compliance
• Backup copies (deleted within 90 days)
• Aggregated, anonymized analytics data

6. Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You can access and update your information through the App's settings.

Data Portability

You can export your data (recipes, pantry items) at any time.

Delete Account

You can delete your account in Settings. This permanently removes your personal data.

Marketing Communications

You can opt out of promotional emails. We'll still send transactional messages (receipts, expiration alerts).

Notification Preferences

Control push notifications through your device settings or in-app preferences.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under CCPA:

• Know what personal data is collected
• Know if data is sold or disclosed
• Access your personal data
• Request deletion of personal data
• Opt out of data sales (we don't sell data)

Contact us at privacy@kitchensync.info to exercise these rights.

7. Children's Privacy

KitchenSync is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us immediately.

8. International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries. By using the App, you consent to this transfer. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for European users.

9. Cookies and Tracking

The mobile app does not use browser cookies. We use:

• Local storage (for app functionality)
• Analytics SDKs (to improve the app)
• Authentication tokens (to keep you signed in)

10. Third-Party Links

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We're not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing information.

11. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We'll notify you of significant changes through the App or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

12. Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact us:

privacy@kitchensync.info

support@kitchensync.info