Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 29, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Whats for Dinner ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our iOS application, Whats for Dinner, operated by Christian Altamura. By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Whats for Dinner, we may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information:

• Name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

• Photos and videos you upload or capture within the app
  
  

• Account information (e.g., authentication token or user ID)
  
  

Non-Personal Information:

• Device type and OS version
  
  

• App usage statistics
  
  

• Crash reports and diagnostics
  
  

• Aggregated recipe interaction data (e.g., number of recipes saved or analyzed)
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide core app functionality, including recipe storage and analysis
  
  

• To personalize and enhance your user experience
  
  

• To process and respond to your support inquiries
  
  

• To improve app performance, stability, and security
  
  

• To manage premium subscriptions (if applicable)
  
  

• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our Terms of Service
  
  

3. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing

We use trusted third-party services to help operate Whats for Dinner:

• OpenAI API: When using the photo, website, paste, or social features, images, URLs, or text are securely sent to OpenAI's API to generate structured recipe content using artificial intelligence. We do not retain or reuse this content unless you explicitly save it.
  
  

• Firebase (by Google):
  
  

  • We use Firebase Authentication to securely manage user accounts.
    
    

  • We use Cloud Firestore and Firebase Storage to store user-submitted data such as profile details, saved recipes, and associated photos.
    
    

• Apple App Store: All payments and subscriptions are processed through Apple’s in-app purchase system. We do not directly collect or store payment details.
  
  

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the app’s services or as required by law. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at the email listed below.

5. Children’s Privacy

Whats for Dinner is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy within the app and updating the effective date above. Continued use of the app after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access or correct your data
  
  

• The right to request deletion of your account and data
  
  

• The right to withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)
  
  

Please contact us using the information below to make any such request.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Christian Altamura
📧 christian@tallwall.tech

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