Privacy Policy for CamCook

Last Updated: November 24, 2025

Thank you for using CamCook ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal and non-personal information when you use our mobile application and website at https://camcook.top (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use the Service.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We collect the following personal information from you:

Name and Email: We collect your name and email address to create your account, personalize your experience, and communicate with you about your subscription and Service updates.

Payment Information: We collect payment details to process your subscription payments. Payment information is securely processed by Stripe, our trusted payment processor. We do not store your full payment card details on our servers.

Authentication Data: When you sign in with Google OAuth, we receive your name, email, and profile information from your Google account.

1.2 Cooking and Usage Data

Camera and Photos: When you use our pantry scanning feature, we process images of your ingredients using your device camera. Vision processing happens primarily on your device to protect your privacy.

Voice Data: When you use hands-free cooking mode with voice commands, we process your voice input to recognize commands like "next" or "repeat." Voice processing happens on your device.

Pantry Information: We store your scanned ingredients and pantry contents to provide personalized recipe recommendations.

Cooking Activity: We track your completed recipes, cooking streaks, skill badges, progress, and achievements to help you develop your cooking skills.

Recipe Interactions: We collect information about recipes you view, save, and cook to improve recommendations.

1.3 Non-Personal Data

We use web cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage patterns. This information helps us improve the Service, analyze trends, fix bugs, and enhance your experience.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and use your data for the following purposes:

Providing the Service: To deliver AI-powered cooking guidance, ingredient scanning, recipe recommendations, hands-free cooking features, and real-time cooking assistance.

Subscription Management: To process subscription payments, manage your Free or CamCook Pro account, and provide access to premium features.

Personalization: To provide personalized recipe recommendations based on your pantry contents, dietary preferences, and cooking history.

Communication: To send you service updates, subscription notifications, cooking tips, and respond to your support inquiries.

Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, improve our AI models, add new recipes, fix bugs, and enhance features.

Safety and Security: To detect and prevent fraud, ensure Service security, and provide safety alerts during cooking.

3. Data Sharing

We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Service:
  - Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions
  - MongoDB Atlas: Secure database hosting
  - Resend: Transactional email delivery
  - Google: OAuth authentication services

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Privacy and Security

Your privacy is important to us. We implement several measures to protect your data:

On-Device Processing: Vision and voice processing happens primarily on your device. Images and voice data used for ingredient scanning and cooking guidance are processed locally whenever possible.

Secure Storage: Your personal data is stored securely using MongoDB with encryption in transit and at rest.

Limited Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the Service and comply with legal obligations.

Access Controls: We implement strict access controls to limit who can access your personal information.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Access and Export: You can request a copy of your personal data at any time.

Correction: You can update your account information, pantry contents, and preferences through the app.

Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Note that some information may be retained for legal compliance.

Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

Camera and Microphone Access: You can revoke camera and microphone permissions in your device settings, though this will limit core functionality of the app.

6. Children's Privacy

CamCook is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new features, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent notice in the app.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: bartzalewskidev@gmail.com

By using CamCook, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.