Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Flingster Chef ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when using our mobile application that provides recipes, cooking timers, and culinary advice to enhance your cooking experience.

1. Information We Collect

Flingster Chef is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information necessary to provide you with the best cooking experience:

• Device Information: Device ID, device model, operating system version, and app version for technical support and compatibility purposes
• App Usage Data: Your favorite recipes, cooking preferences, timer settings, and app settings are stored locally on your device. This includes saved recipes, cooking history, and personalized recommendations
• App Settings: Your notification preferences, timer settings, measurement units (metric/imperial), dietary preferences, and app customization options - all stored locally on your device
• Language Preference: Your selected language setting within the app
• Usage Analytics: Basic analytics to improve app functionality and recipe recommendations (no personal identification)

We do NOT collect personal information such as your name, email address, photos, or any content you create. Flingster Chef is a cooking companion application focused on providing recipes and culinary guidance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information exclusively to:

• Provide personalized recipe recommendations based on your cooking preferences and history
• Track your favorite recipes and cooking progress locally on your device
• Store your app preferences, timer settings, and dietary restrictions
• Send cooking tips and recipe notifications based on your preferences
• Improve app functionality, recipe suggestions, and user experience
• Provide technical support when needed
• Ensure app compatibility with your device

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on your device:

• Favorite recipes, cooking history, app settings, and timer preferences are stored in your device's local storage
• No account registration or login is required to use the app
• Your data never leaves your device except for optional server checks (which only include device ID, locale, app version, and device model - no personal information, recipes, or cooking data)
• You can clear all app data at any time by uninstalling the application
• All recipe content and cooking advice are stored locally on your device

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Backend API: We may check for app updates and new recipe content via our secure API endpoint. Only device ID, locale, app version, and device model are transmitted. No personal information, favorite recipes, or cooking preferences are sent.
• Apple Services: We use Apple's notification services to send you cooking reminders and recipe suggestions. Notification content is generated locally on your device based on your preferences.

5. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• View and manage your favorite recipes at any time
• Control notification settings through your device settings
• Adjust timer settings, measurement units, and app preferences in the Settings section
• Delete all app data by uninstalling the application
• Access and manage your cooking history and saved recipes through the app

6. Children's Privacy

Flingster Chef is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. All app features are designed to be safe and private, with all data stored locally on the device. The app provides cooking recipes and culinary advice and does not include any social or user-generated content features.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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