Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

1. Privacy Policy

1.1 Scope

This policy applies to your use of the CookWhat application ("the App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.

1.2 Information We Collect & Storage

• Recipe Data: The App connects to a backend database (Supabase) to fetch recipe content, ingredients, steps, and nutritional information.
• User Data: Your personal data, including "My Fridge" inventory, Shopping Lists, and "Favorites" status, is stored locally on your device using a local database (SQLite/Drift). We do not automatically upload your personal inventory or shopping habits to our servers.
• Images: Recipe images are loaded from third-party sources (e.g., Unsplash or Supabase Storage). Your device may cache these images locally to improve loading performance.

1.3 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to ensure the functionality of the App:

• Supabase: Used for hosting the recipe database and authentication services (if applicable).
• Unsplash (or other image providers): Source of recipe cover images.

1.4 How Your Data Is Used

• To display recipes and ingredients to you.
• To provide the "Fridge Search" feature, filtering recipes based on your local inventory.
• To generate and manage your shopping lists locally.
• We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

1.5 Data Security

While we use secure connections (HTTPS) to communicate with our backend servers, your personal lists (Shopping/Fridge) are stored locally on your device. We are not responsible for any data loss resulting from app uninstallation, device loss, damage, or operating system resets.

1.6 Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

lowcodeboy@gmail.com

2. Terms of Use (EULA)

2.1 Agreement

By downloading, installing, or using CookWhat, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the App.

2.2 For iOS Users (Apple Standard EULA)

If you download CookWhat from the Apple App Store, your use of the App is also governed by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can review it here:

Apple Standard EULA

2.3 Food & Health Disclaimer (Important)

• For Reference Only: All recipes, ingredient quantities, cooking times, and nutritional information provided in CookWhat are for reference purposes only. Actual results may vary based on equipment, ingredients, and personal skill.
• Allergies & Dietary Restrictions: You are solely responsible for checking ingredients for allergies or dietary restrictions. The App developer is not responsible for any adverse reactions, illnesses, or health issues caused by consuming food prepared using our recipes.
• Cooking Safety: Cooking involves the use of knives, heat, fire, and electrical appliances. Please practice kitchen safety at all times. We are not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from the preparation of recipes found in the App.

2.4 Limitation of Liability

The App is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the developer of CookWhat shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in any way connected with the use of the App.

2.5 In-App Purchases & Refunds

• Donations/Tips: The App may offer features allowing you to support the developer through "tips" or "donations" via In-App Purchases. These transactions are final and non-refundable, except as required by applicable law or platform policies.
• Refunds: All financial transactions are handled exclusively by the respective app store (Apple App Store or Google Play). We do not process payments or refunds directly. If you require a refund, please contact Apple or Google support directly according to their refund policies.

2.6 Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Taiwan (R.O.C.), without regard to its conflict of law provisions.