Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Kitchen Sync ("we", "our", or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the App.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways, including:

2.1 Personal Data

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name: We collect your name to personalize your experience.
• Email Address: We collect your email address for account authentication, communication, and recovery purposes.
• Authentication Information: If you choose to sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information from your Google account.

2.2 App Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the App, including:

• Features you use within the App
• Time spent in the App
• Actions taken within the App
• Performance data and error logs

2.3 Kitchen Inventory Data

To provide our core services, we collect and store:

• Items in your kitchen inventory
• Expiry dates of your items
• Shopping lists you create
• Favorite items you save

2.4 Device Information

We may collect information about your mobile device, including:

• Device type and model
• Operating system and version
• Unique device identifiers
• Mobile network information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and maintain your account
• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your experience
• Process and manage your kitchen inventory, expiry dates, and shopping lists
• Communicate with you about updates, features, and important notices
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to improve functionality
• Detect, investigate, and prevent technical issues and security breaches

4. Data Storage and Security

We use Supabase, a secure and modern database platform, to store your data. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Some specific security measures we implement include:

• Encryption of personal data during transmission and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and permissions to limit data access

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to help us operate our application:

• Supabase: For database storage and authentication services. Their privacy policy can be found at https://supabase.com/privacy.
• Google Authentication: For sign-in services. Google's privacy policy can be found at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

These services may have access to your personal information but are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose than providing services to us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

For information on how to request deletion of your data, please visit our Data Deletion page.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: