Your Privacy Matters

Privacy Policy

Learn how we protect your data while you cook with Culina

Last updated: October 27, 2024

Data Protection

Your recipes and voice data are encrypted and secure

No Tracking

We don't track your behavior across other apps

Secure Storage

All data is stored with enterprise-grade security

Your Control

You can delete your data anytime

Information We Collect

Recipe searches and cooking preferences you provide
Voice commands and interactions with Culina
YouTube video links you submit for recipe conversion
Basic account information (email, username) if you create an account
Usage analytics to improve the app experience
Device information for app optimization

How We Use Your Information

Provide AI-powered recipe recommendations and voice guidance
Convert YouTube videos into structured recipes
Adapt recipes based on your dietary preferences
Improve our cooking assistance algorithms
Send important updates about new features
Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell your personal data to third parties
Recipe data is processed securely and not shared publicly
Voice commands are processed for cooking assistance only
We may share aggregated, non-personal data for analytics
Legal compliance may require limited data disclosure

Your Rights and Choices

Delete your account and all associated data anytime
Control what information you share with us
Opt out of non-essential communications
Request a copy of your personal data
Disable voice features if you prefer text-only interaction
Export your saved recipes

Data Security

End-to-end encryption for all voice commands
Secure processing of YouTube links and recipe data
Regular security audits and updates
Secure cloud storage with leading providers
Limited access controls for our team members
Industry-standard data protection practices

Children's Privacy

Culina is intended for users 13 years and older
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13
Parents can contact us to remove their child's data
Additional protections for users under 18
Parental supervision recommended for young users

Voice Data

Voice commands are processed to understand cooking requests
Voice data is not stored longer than necessary
You can delete voice history through app settings
Voice processing uses secure AI models
We don't use your voice for marketing purposes

Third-Party Services

YouTube video processing uses YouTube's API in compliance with their terms
We may use analytics services to improve the app
Payment processing (if applicable) uses secure third-party providers
Third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices
We will notify you of significant changes via email or app notification
Continued use of Culina after changes means you accept the new terms
Review this policy periodically to stay informed

Questions About Privacy?

We're here to help. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, don't hesitate to reach out.