Privacy Policy

Welcome to Cooky. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using Cooky, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

18+ Cooky is intended solely for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you use Cooky:

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address, username, and password (stored in hashed form).
• Profile Information: Optional details you provide such as a display name, profile photo, dietary preferences, and cooking skill level.
• Content You Create: Recipes, cooking journals, photos, notes, and any other content you submit or save within the app.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including features accessed, session duration, and in-app actions.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Log Data: Server logs that may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your Cooky account.
• Provide, maintain, and improve the features and functionality of the app.
• Personalize your cooking experience, including recipe recommendations and meal planning suggestions.
• Respond to your support inquiries and communicate important service updates.
• Monitor and analyze usage trends to improve performance and user experience.
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities.
• Enforce our Terms of Service and EULA.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: Processing necessary to provide you with the Cooky service under our Terms of Service.
• Legitimate Interests: Improving our service, ensuring security, and preventing misuse.
• Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent, for example for optional marketing communications.
• Legal Obligation: Where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, customer support tools). These providers are contractually bound to handle data securely and only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Requirements: When disclosure is required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Cooky, our users, or the public.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, unless we are required by law to retain it longer.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cooky may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your device or browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the app.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The app may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Cooky is strictly intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 years of age. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at catherineruing@outlook.co.id.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at catherineruing@outlook.co.id. We will respond within 30 days.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, using mechanisms such as Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy within the app or by sending you an email. Your continued use of Cooky after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Cooky Support Team
Email: catherineruing@outlook.co.id