Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Email Addresses: When you sign up for early access or beta testing, we collect your email address to notify you about app updates and availability.

App Usage Data: During beta testing, we may collect anonymous usage data to improve the app's performance, including:

• Feature usage patterns
• App crashes and error reports
• Voice interaction performance (no actual voice recordings are stored)
• Recipe import success rates

Voice Interactions: ChefTalk processes voice commands locally on your device when possible. Voice data is only sent to our servers for processing when necessary to provide cooking guidance, and is not stored permanently.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide early access notifications and beta testing invitations
• Improve the ChefTalk app's functionality and user experience
• Fix bugs and enhance app performance
• Communicate important updates about the beta program

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• Anonymous usage data may be shared with analytics services to improve the app
• We may share information if required by law or to protect our rights
• In the event of a business transfer, user data may be included in the transferred assets

Data Storage and Security

Your email addresses are stored securely and will only be used for ChefTalk-related communications. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
• Withdraw from beta testing at any time

Third-Party Services

ChefTalk integrates with recipe websites to import cooking instructions. When you import a recipe, you are subject to that website's privacy policy for any data they collect.

Children's Privacy

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

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy as ChefTalk evolves from beta to full release. We will notify beta testers of any significant changes via email.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through the TestFlight app feedback system or our website contact form.