PRIVACY POLICY

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This privacy policy describes how CookApp ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our recipe management service at cookapp.eu.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide Directly:

• Google Account Information: When you log in with Google OAuth, we receive your email address, name, and profile information
• Recipe Data: Saved recipes, custom ingredient quantities, and cooking preferences
• Family Information: Family group names, member lists, and shared ingredient inventories
• Shopping Lists: Ingredient shopping lists and purchase tracking
• Ingredient Inventory: Your personal or family ingredient quantities and availability

Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the service
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and operating system
• Cookies: Session cookies for authentication and preferences

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

• Provide recipe management and cooking assistance features
• Enable family sharing of ingredients and shopping lists
• Translate content to your preferred language (Bulgarian/English)
• Maintain your account and authenticate your access
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Respond to support requests and communicate important updates

3. INFORMATION SHARING

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Family Members: Ingredient inventories and shopping lists are shared within your family group
• Google Services: We use Google Translate API for content translation
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

4. DATA SECURITY

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure session management with httpOnly cookies
• Database stored on secure servers with access controls
• Regular security updates and monitoring

5. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Correct: Update or correct your information
• Export: Download your recipes and ingredient data
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke Google OAuth permissions at any time

6. DATA RETENTION

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Recipe and ingredient data: Retained until you delete it or close your account
• Family data: Deleted when family groups are disbanded
• Session data: Automatically deleted after 24 hours of inactivity

7. COOKIES

We use essential cookies for:

• Authentication and session management
• Language preferences
• Security protection

These cookies are necessary for the service to function and cannot be disabled.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. INTERNATIONAL USERS

Our service is hosted in [Your Country]. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to our servers.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this privacy policy. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the service. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance.

11. CONTACT US

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Email: privacy@cookapp.eu
• Website: https://cookapp.eu/contact