CookCraft respects your privacy. We collect and process only the minimum data necessary to provide AI-powered recipe assistance, personalized cooking guidance, and secure app functionality.
Data We Collect
- Device Authentication: We use Apple App Attest to verify your device's legitimacy for security purposes. This helps prevent unauthorized access to our AI services.
- Recipe Conversations: Your chat messages and recipe requests are temporarily processed to generate responses and recipes.
- User Preferences: Cooking experience level, dietary restrictions, and serving preferences to personalize your experience.
- Recipe Library: Recipes you create, save, or favorite are stored locally and synced via iCloud when enabled.
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous usage data to improve app performance and reliability.
How We Use Your Data
- Process your recipe requests and chat conversations with AI to provide personalized cooking assistance.
- Generate recipes based on your cooking experience level and dietary preferences.
- Provide step-by-step cooking guidance with integrated timers.
- Sync your recipe library and preferences across your Apple devices via iCloud.
- Improve app reliability and fix issues through anonymous usage analytics.
Data Storage & Security
- Local Storage: Most data (recipes, preferences) is stored locally on your device for privacy and offline access.
- iCloud Sync: Recipe data is synced across your devices using Apple's secure iCloud infrastructure.
- AI Processing: Chat conversations are processed securely by Microsoft Azure OpenAI services.
- No Data Sales: We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
App Privacy (Apple App Store Labels)
Data Linked to You
- Identifiers: Device authentication tokens for secure API access.
- User Content: Recipes you create and chat conversations for AI assistance.
- Usage Data: Anonymous analytics to improve app functionality.
Data Not Collected
We do not collect or track any data from other companies' apps or websites. Your recipe data stays within the CookCraft ecosystem.
Third-Party Services
We use Microsoft Azure OpenAI for AI processing and Apple iCloud for data synchronization. These services are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Security
- End-to-End Encryption: All communications with our API are encrypted using TLS 1.3.
- Device Authentication: Apple App Attest ensures only legitimate app installations can access our services.
- Certificate Pinning: We verify server certificates to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
- Rate Limiting: API requests are rate-limited to prevent abuse.
Your Choices & Rights
- Data Access: You can request a copy of your recipe data at any time.
- Data Deletion: Contact us to delete your recipe library and chat history.
- iCloud Sync: You control whether your recipes sync across devices via iCloud settings.
- Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics can be disabled in app settings.
Children's Privacy
CookCraft is designed for users 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.