Chef Ai Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy for Chef AI

Last Updated: January 19, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Chef AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Company Information:

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

  • Images: When you upload photos of ingredients or dishes to generate recipes, we temporarily process these images but do not store them permanently.
  • Text Input: Recipe names, ingredients, or other text you enter to generate recipes.
  • YouTube Video Links: URLs of YouTube videos you provide for recipe analysis.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics Data: Through Google Analytics and Firebase, we collect:
    • Device information (model, operating system version, unique device identifiers)
    • App usage statistics (features used, session duration, crash reports)
    • General location data (country/region level, not precise location)
    • App performance metrics
  • Purchase Information: When you make in-app purchases, we process transaction data through Google Play's payment system. We do not store your payment card information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: To process your images, ingredients, and YouTube videos through AI to generate recipes
  2. App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, and improve app performance
  3. Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
  4. Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Third-Party Services

Chef AI uses the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API to power our AI recipe generation features. Images and text you provide are sent to OpenAI for processing and are handled according to OpenAI's data usage policies. These are processed temporarily and not stored permanently by us or OpenAI.

YouTube API

We use YouTube's API to analyze recipe videos you provide. Your use of this feature is subject to Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Firebase

We use Firebase for app analytics and crash reporting. Firebase may collect device identifiers and usage data. Learn more at: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our app. Google Analytics collects anonymous usage statistics. Learn more at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Play

In-app purchases are processed through Google Play's payment system. Your payment information is handled directly by Google and is not stored by us.

Data Storage and Retention

  • Images and Input Data: Processed temporarily during your session and automatically deleted after processing is complete. We do not store your uploaded images or generated recipes.
  • Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months to help us improve the app.
  • No User Accounts: Since Chef AI does not require account creation, we do not store any personal profile information.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data with:

  1. Service Providers: Third-party services mentioned above (OpenAI, Google, Firebase) that help us operate the app
  2. Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  3. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request information about what data we have collected
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (limited, as we don't store recipes or images permanently)
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at plavatfabian@gmail.com.

EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Children's Privacy

Chef AI is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at plavatfabian@gmail.com.

Data Security

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

Our security measures include:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Temporary processing of images (not permanently stored)
  • Secure third-party service providers
  • Regular security assessments

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Romania, including the United States where our service providers (OpenAI, Google) operate. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Significant changes will be prominently communicated within the app.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: plavatfabian@gmail.com
Company: Chef AI
Location: Romania

Cookie Policy

Chef AI does not use cookies in the traditional sense as it is a native Android app. However, our third-party service providers (Firebase, Google Analytics) may use similar technologies to collect usage data as described in this policy.

Your Consent

By using Chef AI, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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