Last Updated: December 13, 2024
Effective Date: December 13, 2024
Important: Cookio is designed for users aged 13 and above. We operate in guest mode, meaning you can use our app without creating a personal account or providing personal information like email or name.
1. About This Policy
Welcome to Cookio, your AI cooking companion developed by individual developers operating under the domain cookioai.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application ("App").
We prioritize your privacy by operating in guest mode - no personal accounts, emails, or names required.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Cooking Queries: Questions and requests you send to our AI assistant
- Conversation History: Your chat history with our AI cooking companion (stored until you delete it)
- Token Usage: Records of how you use and earn tokens within the app
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- App Usage Analytics: How you interact with different features (via Firebase Analytics)
- Technical Information: App crashes, performance data, and basic usage statistics
- Anonymous Session Data: Temporary identifiers to maintain your app session
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
We do NOT collect:
- Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Photos or personal recipes
- Location data
- Contact lists or social media accounts
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Core App Functions
- Process your cooking questions through Google Gemini AI
- Maintain your conversation history within the app
- Track your token balance and usage
- Provide web search results for recipes and cooking information
3.2 App Improvement
- Analyze app usage patterns to improve functionality
- Understand which features are most helpful to users
- Fix technical issues and improve app performance
4. Third-Party Services
4.1 Google Services
- Google Gemini AI: We send your cooking questions to Google's Gemini AI service to generate responses
- Firebase Services: We use Firebase for app authentication, data storage (Firestore), and analytics
- Google AdMob: We display advertisements through Google's AdMob platform
4.2 Data Sharing Limitations
We do NOT:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share data with recipe websites or food brands
- Have affiliate partnerships that involve your data
- Share data with payment processors (we don't have in-app purchases currently)
5. Advertising
5.1 Current Advertising
- We display ads through Google AdMob
- You can watch rewarded video ads to earn tokens
- Ads are currently not personalized based on your behavior
5.2 Future Advertising Plans
In the future, we may show personalized ads based on your app usage and preferences. We will update this policy and notify you before implementing such features.
6. Data Storage and Security
6.1 Where Your Data is Stored
- Conversation history and token data: Google Firebase/Firestore
- Analytics data: Firebase Analytics
- All data is stored securely using Google Cloud infrastructure
6.2 Data Retention
- Conversation History: Stored indefinitely until you manually delete it
- Token Usage: Stored indefinitely for app functionality
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized after processing
- Uninstall: Data is NOT automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
7. Your Rights and Controls
7.1 Data Control
- Delete Conversations: You can delete your conversation history within the app
- Account Deletion: Contact support@cookioai.com to request complete data deletion
- Stop Using Service: Simply uninstall the app to stop data collection
7.2 Advertising Controls
- You can control ad personalization through your device's advertising settings
- You can opt out of interest-based ads through Google Ad Settings
8. Children's Privacy
Age Requirement: Cookio is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@cookioai.com.
9. International Users
Cookio is available globally. Your information may be processed and stored in the United States through Google's Firebase services. By using our app, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.
9.1 European Union Users
If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port your data. Contact us at support@cookioai.com to exercise these rights.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our app evolves. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through the app if changes are significant
- Continue operating under the updated policy
11. Contact Information
12. Legal Information
This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable privacy laws including GDPR (for EU users), CCPA (for California users), and other relevant data protection regulations.
Disclaimer: Cookio is developed by individual developers. We are not a registered corporation and operate under the domain cookioai.com. For legal notices, please contact support@cookioai.com.
By using Cookio, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
🍳 Happy Cooking!