Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Kitch collects information you provide directly to us when you create an account, use our app, or communicate with us:

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo
• Content: Recipes, photos, ingredients, shopping lists, pantry items
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app, search queries, preferences
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your experience with recipe recommendations
• Enable social features like sharing and following
• Send you technical notices and support messages
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using AWS services with industry-standard encryption. We use AWS Cognito for authentication and AWS RDS for data storage. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:

• With other users: When you choose to share recipes or post content publicly
• With service providers: AWS and other services that help us operate the app
• For legal purposes: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Request a copy of your data
• Delete your account at any time

6. Children's Privacy

Kitch is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this 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.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Support page.