Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28/03/2025

CookingAI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information when using our application and our website smartcookingai.com (the "Service").

Our Service offers an artificial intelligence system that generates personalized recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and real-time culinary assistance. We understand the importance of your privacy and are committed to treating your data with the utmost care and confidentiality.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Registration Data: Username and email provided during registration.
• Dietary Preferences: Information about your preferences and dietary restrictions.
• Dietary Profile: Responses to questionnaires used to create your personalized food profile.

User-Generated Content

• Photos: Images of ingredients taken through the camera feature.
• Voice Inputs: Voice commands recorded via microphone for real-time assistance.
• Shopping Lists: Information on budget and preferences for generating shopping lists.

Usage Data

• Interaction Data: Information about how you use the Service, including types of recipes generated, frequency of use, and interaction patterns.
• Technical Data: Device type, operating system, and other technical information necessary to provide the Service.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Determine your geographic location to personalize the culinary experience
• Improve the functionality of the Service
• Analyze how users use our Service

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Provide the Service: Generate personalized recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists based on your preferences.
• Personalize the Experience: Adapt content and recommendations to your preferences and dietary needs.
• Improve the Service: Analyze how users interact with the Service to improve its functionality and usability.
• Provide Support: Respond to your requests and provide technical support.
• Communicate with You: Send you updates, notifications, and information related to the Service.

Artificial Intelligence

Our Service uses artificial intelligence technologies to:

• Generate personalized recipes based on available ingredients
• Create visual images of recipes
• Develop a personalized dietary profile based on questionnaire responses
• Provide real-time culinary assistance via the Chef AI chatbot

The data used to train and improve our AI systems is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is used exclusively to improve the quality and personalization of the Service.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

• Service Providers: With third-party service providers that help us provide and improve the Service (such as hosting or analytics providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Social Media Integrations: When you use social media sharing features, some information may be shared with the respective social networks.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and to comply with our legal obligations. User profile data (username and email) and the dietary profile are retained until the account is closed. Information collected via camera and microphone is processed in real-time and is not retained long-term, except when necessary to improve the Service.

Data Security

We adopt appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, accidental loss, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Rights

In accordance with applicable data protection laws (such as GDPR), you have the following rights:

• Access: Right to access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Right to request the deletion of your personal data.
• Restriction of Processing: Right to restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Right to receive your data in a structured and common format.
• Objection: Right to object to the processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address: support@smartcookingai.com.

Minors

Our Service is intended for people aged 16 or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to remove such information.

Changes to the 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, if the changes are significant, we will send you a notification via email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

International Data Transfers

Although we operate primarily in Italy, our services are accessible globally. Your personal data may be transferred and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data receives an adequate level of protection in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies necessary for the operation of the website and cookies that help us improve the Service.

How we use cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the website.
• Functional Cookies: Allow to remember your preferences and customize your experience.
• Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site to improve it.
• Geolocation Cookies: Used to determine your geographic location and customize the culinary experience.

How to manage cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or about the processing of your personal data, contact us at the address:

Email: support@smartcookingai.com

Last modified: 28/03/2025