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