Privacy Policy | Kitchenote

The short version

Your recipes are yours. We don't collect them, we don't sell them, we don't use them for advertising. They're stored on your device, period. Here's the full policy if you want the details.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

If you contact us via email, we'll have your email address and whatever you share in your message. That's it. We don't require account creation, so we don't have usernames, passwords, or profile information.

Information collected automatically

We collect basic analytics to understand how people use Kitchenote:

App opens and screen views (anonymized)
Feature usage patterns (which features are popular)
Crash reports and error logs
Device type and iOS version

This data is aggregated and anonymous—we can't identify individual users from it. We use privacy-friendly analytics that don't track you across apps or websites.

Information we don't collect

We do not have access to your recipes, collections, tags, or any content you create or save in the app. All of that data stays on your device. We can't see it, we can't access it, and we certainly can't sell it.

2. How We Use Information

The limited information we collect is used to:

Respond to your support requests
Understand how people use the app so we can make it better
Fix bugs and improve stability

3. Information Sharing

We don't sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share anonymous, aggregated analytics with third parties (like "40% of users use Cook Mode"), but never individual data.

We use the following third-party services:

Analytics: For anonymous usage statistics
Crash reporting: To identify and fix bugs

These services receive only the anonymous data described above.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your recipes and app data are stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage. If you use iCloud backup, your data may be included in your device backup (managed by Apple, not by us).

We don't operate servers that store your personal data. The only data we have is anonymous analytics, which is stored securely with our analytics provider.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access: All your data is already on your device—you have full access
Delete: Delete the app and all local data is removed
Export: Export your recipes anytime using the app's export feature
Opt out of analytics: Contact us and we'll tell you how

6. Children's Privacy

Kitchenote is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you through the app or by other means. Continued use after changes means you accept the new policy.

8. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Email us at privacy@kitchenote.app.

This policy was written in plain English because we believe you shouldn't need a law degree to understand how your data is handled.