Effective Date: [June 12, 2026]

At BBQ - Barbeque Recipies & Grill Timer, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We do not require you to create an account to use the core features of the app. However, if you choose to use certain features (like syncing recipes or premium support), we may collect:

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Profile Information: Display name or "Grill Master" alias.

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Email Address: Only if provided for support or account synchronization.

1.2 Usage Data & App State

To provide a seamless experience, the app stores data locally on your device, including:

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Cooking Sessions: Active timers, elapsed time, and grill configurations.

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Preferences: Temperature unit (°F/°C) and notification settings.

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Pinned Recipes: A list of your favorite recipes for quick access.

1.3 AI Chef Interactions

When you interact with our AI Chef, the text of your queries is processed to provide grilling advice. These queries are handled by third-party AI service providers and are generally anonymized.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

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Maintain and improve the Smart Timer functionality.

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Provide personalized BBQ recommendations via the AI Chef.

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Save your app preferences and pinned recipes using local storage.

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Send Push Notifications for timer stages (only if enabled by you).

3. Data Storage and Security

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Local Storage: Most of your data (timers, unit preferences, favorites) is stored directly on your device and never leaves it unless you opt-in to cloud syncing.

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Cloud Services: We may use secure providers like Supabase for optional data backup and synchronization.

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Security: We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data transmitted to our servers.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for specific functionalities:

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Analytics: To understand how users interact with the app and fix bugs.

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AI Providers: To power the AI Chef's responses.

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Notification Services: To deliver real-time alerts for your cook.

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.

5. Your Choices & Controls

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Push Notifications: You can turn these on or off at any time via the Profile & Settings page.

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Temperature Units: You can toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit in your settings.

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Data Deletion: Since most data is local, deleting the app will typically remove all locally stored preferences and cooking history.

6. Children's Privacy

BBQ Pitmaster is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

7. Changes to This 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 "Effective Date."

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Email:[shahidhasan66ss@gmail.com]