Last updated: December 8, 2024

## Introduction

Welcome to SavoryAI ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our SavoryAI mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Information You Provide
- Dietary preferences and restrictions
- Food allergies
- Custom recipe preferences
- Recipe modification requests
- Recipe generation queries

### Information Automatically Collected
- App usage data
- Device information (operating system version, device model)
- App performance metrics
- Recipe generation success rates
- Error logs for troubleshooting

### We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identification information
- Location data
- Contact information
- Payment information
- Photos or media
- Contacts or address book information

## How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:
1. Generating personalized recipes based on your preferences
2. Improving our recipe generation algorithm
3. Analyzing app performance and reliability
4. Troubleshooting technical issues
5. Enhancing user experience
6. Maintaining app security

## Data Storage and Security

- All data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption
- Recipe preferences and dietary restrictions are stored locally on your device
- Anonymous usage statistics are stored on secure servers
- We employ standard security protocols to protect against unauthorized access

## Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, trade, or transfer your information to third parties. We may share anonymous, aggregated statistics about app usage and recipe generation for:
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Service improvement
- Research and development

## Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:
- Anthropic API for recipe generation
- Cloudflare Turnstile for security verification
- Basic analytics tools for app performance monitoring

These services may collect anonymous usage data according to their own privacy policies.

## Your Rights

You have the right to:
- Access your stored preferences
- Modify your dietary restrictions and preferences
- Delete your locally stored data
- Opt-out of anonymous analytics collection

## Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

## Data Retention

- Recipe preferences and dietary restrictions are retained until you delete them
- Anonymous usage statistics are retained for up to 12 months
- Error logs are automatically deleted after 30 days

## Your Choices

You can:
- Clear your recipe history at any time
- Reset your dietary preferences
- Delete saved recipes
- Opt-out of anonymous analytics

## International Data Transfer

All data is processed and stored in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We use servers located in the United States.

## Contact Information

For any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:
- Email: support@savoryai.app
- Website: https://savoryai.app

## California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the CCPA. However, since we do not collect personal information, most CCPA provisions do not apply to our service.

## European Union Users

While we welcome users from the EU, we do not specifically target EU users or collect personal data as defined by GDPR. Our anonymous usage statistics are processed with appropriate safeguards.

## Security Measures

We implement several security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure development practices
- Regular security updates

## Compliance

We comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

## Cookie Policy

Our app does not use cookies. Local storage is used only for saving your preferences and recipe history on your device.

## Acknowledgment

By using SavoryAI, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.