Privacy Policy

ChefMindAI ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes succinctly how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") or website.

1. Information We Collect

Permissions We Request

To provide the core features of ChefMindAI, we request the following permissions on your device:

• Camera (`android.permission.CAMERA`): Used for the Vision Scanner feature to identify ingredients and for taking photos of cooked meals for your private vault. We do not store raw camera feeds; images are processed locally or momentarily sent to secure AI servers for recognition.
• Microphone (`android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`): Used for Voice Commands in Cooking Mode and for dictating notes. Microphone access is active only when you explicitly trigger listening mode. Audio is not permanently stored.

Personal Data

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address (for account creation), and dietary preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service.
• Personalize your experience (e.g., recipe recommendations based on your pantry).
• Process AI generation requests (e.g., creating recipes from ingredients).
• Communicate with you regarding updates, support, or security alerts.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., AI providers like OpenAI/Google Gemini, cloud hosting, analytics) solely to operate the Service. These providers are obligated to protect your data.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update our 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.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@chefmind.ai.