Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30 June 2025

    Our Commitment: We do not sell your personally identifiable information
    (name, email, or phone number) to third parties. We follow industry-standard practices to
    safeguard your account and data.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information: Google email address, name, and profile picture provided via Google Sign-In. We also collect your mobile number if provided during registration.
User Preferences: Diet preferences (e.g., Veg/Non-Veg), cuisines, and "blocked" items.
User-Generated Content: Custom dishes, ingredients, and dishes created by you.
Usage History: Consumption logs (what you cooked and when) and app interaction data.

2. How We Use Data & Monetization

We use your data to provide the service. Additionally, we may monetize the app in the following ways:

Anonymized Aggregated Insights: We analyze trends (e.g., "100 users blocked Pohe this month"). This data is fully de-identified. We may share these statistical trends with third-party researchers or marketing partners for industry analysis. Your identity remains 100% anonymous in these reports.
Premium Features: We may offer subscription-based features.
Advertising: We may show third-party ads based on general usage patterns.

3. Data Retention & Deletion

We store your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account directly from the app, which will permanently remove all your personal data.

4. Third-Party Services

We use Firebase (Google) for backend storage and authentication. Their privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Contact Us

For privacy concerns: mycoookbuddy@gmail.com