Privacy Policy – Kitchen Bdy

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Kitchen Bdy ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Kitchen Bdy mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

1. Information We Collect

a) Personal Information

We may collect the following information:

• Name and account details (if applicable)
• Contact information (such as email, if provided)

b) Device and Usage Information

• Device identifiers
• App usage data
• Log data for debugging and performance

c) Sensor & Device Data

• Weight data from connected smart kitchen devices (load cells)
• Device connection status (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi)
• Device identifiers

d) Images & Receipt Data

• Photos uploaded by users (e.g., receipts)
• Extracted text from images (via on-device)
• Structured data generated from receipts (e.g., item names, quantities)

e) Notification Data

• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) tokens to send notifications

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide real-time inventory tracking
• Connect and communicate with smart kitchen devices
• Process receipts and extract item data
• Send notifications (low stock, reminders, receipt upload)
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Debug and fix issues

3. Permissions We Use

Bluetooth & Location

• Used to scan and connect to nearby smart devices
• Location permission is required by Android for Bluetooth scanning

Camera & Storage

• Used to capture or upload receipt images

Internet

• Required for syncing data and processing receipts

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

• Firebase services (for notifications and analytics)

All third-party services are required to protect your data.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure communication (HTTPS)
• Restricted access to sensitive data

However, no system is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide app functionality
• Comply with legal obligations

7. Your Rights

• Request deletion of your data
• Stop using the app at any time

For data requests, contact us at:
bhavneesh.goyal99@gmail.com

8. Children’s Privacy

This app is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted within the app or on our website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, contact us at:

Email: bhavneesh.goyal99@gmail.com

By using Kitchen Bdy, you agree to this Privacy Policy.