Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 19, 2026

Cookin ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

When you use Cookin, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: Email address and display name when you create an account.
• Food Inventory Data: Information about food items you track, including names, quantities, and expiration dates.
• Photos: Images you take within the app (e.g., fridge photos for inventory scanning, dish photos). These are processed to identify food items and are stored securely.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, including recipes generated, features used, and cooking activity.
• Dietary Preferences: Allergies, dietary restrictions, and cooking preferences you provide.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize our recipe generation and food tracking services.
• To analyze food images and identify ingredients using AI.
• To send you notifications about expiring food items (if enabled).
• To display community content you choose to share publicly.
• To improve our app and develop new features.

AI Processing

Cookin uses artificial intelligence to analyze food images, generate recipes, and power the cooking assistant chat. When you use these features, relevant data (such as your ingredient list or photos) is sent to our AI service providers for processing. This data is used solely to provide the requested service and is not used to train AI models.

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, including encrypted databases and secure file storage. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Cloud infrastructure (AWS) and AI processing services necessary to operate the app.
• Community Features: Content you explicitly choose to share on the community feed is visible to other users.

Your Rights

You can:

• Access and download your data at any time through the app.
• Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us.
• Opt out of community features and keep your activity private.
• Control notification preferences within the app settings.

Children's Privacy

Cookin is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@cookin.info.