Cookio - Privacy Policy

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

Questions About This Policy

Email: support@cookioai.com

Website: cookioai.com

Data Requests

For data deletion requests or privacy concerns, please email support@cookioai.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line.

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 7 business days.

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.

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