Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to My Chef AI. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our application. By using My Chef AI, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you create an account:

• Email address (required for account creation)
• Name (optional, used for personalization)
• Google account data (if you sign in with Google: name, email, and profile photo)

We do not collect location data, phone numbers, or any other personal information beyond what is listed above.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the My Chef AI service
• Authenticate your identity and manage your account
• Save your recipes and chat history
• Improve application performance and troubleshoot issues
• Send transactional emails (verification, password reset)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

Your personal data is stored securely on our infrastructure. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

We may share data with service providers that help us operate the application (e.g., database hosting, email delivery, payment processing). These providers are bound by contractual obligations to protect your data.

Use of Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to analyze traffic patterns and improve the application. These tools collect anonymized usage data such as page views, session duration, and device type.

We may use Google Ads for advertising purposes. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your Google account settings.

AI-Generated Content

Chat conversations are processed by third-party AI APIs (currently OpenAI) to generate recipes and responses. The content of your messages is sent to these APIs but is not associated with your personal profile information. We do not use your conversations to train our own AI models.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data stored in our system
• Update your account information through the profile page
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data (see below)

Data Deletion

To request deletion of your account and all associated data (including recipes, chat history, and personal information), email us at support@mychefai.com with the subject "Account Deletion Request" from the email address associated with your account. We will process your request within 30 days.

Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Passwords are hashed, sessions are encrypted, and database connections are secured.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the application after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@mychefai.com.