Privacy Policy
A short, plain-English summary of what we collect and how it’s used.
This Privacy Policy describes how the Kitchen Assistant mobile application (“Kitchen Assistant”, the “App”, “we”, “us”) handles information when you use the App on iOS. By installing or using the App you agree to the practices described below. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
1. The short version
- We don’t run our own servers or accounts; the App stores its data on your device.
- We show ads through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect device and usage data.
- You can choose not to share your IDFA via Apple’s App Tracking Transparency prompt.
- We use Apple-managed services for purchases, ratings, and notifications.
2. Information we handle
Stored locally on your device
The App keeps the following on your device only, in UserDefaults:
timer state (start time, target time, paused state), preferred alarm sound,
onboarding completion flag, in-app purchase status, selected recipe metadata
(food name, variant, image asset name), interstitial pacing counters and
rating prompt timestamps. None of this is sent to us.
Notifications
If you grant notification permission, the App schedules local notifications via iOS so the alarm fires when your timer ends — even if the App is closed. The notification content does not leave your device.
Advertising (Google AdMob)
We display banner and interstitial ads through Google’s Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob). AdMob may process data to serve relevant ads and measure their effectiveness, including:
- Device type, OS version, language, country, time zone
- Coarse network information (IP address, carrier)
- Advertising identifier (IDFA) — only if you allow tracking
- Anonymous ad performance signals (impressions, clicks)
If you do not authorize tracking, AdMob serves non-personalized ads only and the IDFA is not made available. See Google’s policies: policies.google.com/privacy and AdMob data disclosure.
Tracking consent (UMP)
For users in the EEA, UK and other regulated regions, we present Google’s User Messaging Platform (UMP) consent form to obtain or update your choice regarding personalized advertising. Your selection is stored on the device by Google’s SDK.
In-App Purchases
Purchases are processed entirely by Apple (StoreKit). We do not receive your payment information. The App only records whether the user has unlocked the ad-free upgrade.
Ratings & reviews
The App may display Apple’s built-in rating prompt (SKStoreReviewController).
Apple, not us, handles whether the prompt appears and what data is collected.
Sharing recipe images
If you tap the share button to send a generated recipe image (Instagram / Photos / Messages), iOS handles delivery via the system share sheet. The image only leaves your device when you confirm in the share sheet.
3. What we do not do
- We do not maintain user accounts.
- We do not collect your name, email or phone number.
- We do not sell your data.
- We do not track your location.
- We do not access your contacts, photos, microphone or camera.
4. Third parties at a glance
| Service | Purpose | Data handled |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Ad delivery & measurement | Device, network, IDFA (if allowed) |
| Google UMP | EEA/UK consent management | Consent choices (on device) |
| Apple StoreKit | In-app purchases | Purchase receipts |
| Apple Push Notifications | Local timer alarms | None (entirely on-device) |
5. Your choices
- Tracking: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Kitchen Assistant.
- Notifications: Settings → Notifications → Kitchen Assistant.
- Ad personalization: The “Ad Preferences” step in onboarding, or reset by reinstalling.
- Reset all data: Delete the App. All locally stored data is removed.
6. Data retention
Locally stored data persists until you reset it or delete the App. We do not store your data on our infrastructure.
7. Children
Kitchen Assistant is a general-audience cooking utility. It is not directed to children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal data from them.
8. International users
The App is offered worldwide via the App Store. Data handled by third parties (e.g. Google) may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own under those providers’ standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
9. Changes
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.
10. Contact
Questions about this Policy? Email ofis2ateam@gmail.com.