Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 10, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Kitchen Vault ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Local Data Storage
Kitchen Vault stores all your recipe data locally on your device using SQLite. This includes:
- Recipe titles, descriptions, and instructions
- Ingredients and measurements
- Recipe photos you upload or capture
- Shopping lists and tags
- Your preferences and settings
Important: This data is stored only on your device and is not synced to our servers or any cloud service.
AI Recipe Extraction
When you use our AI-powered recipe extraction features:
- Photos and videos you choose to process are sent to OpenAI's API for analysis
- Recipe URLs you provide may be fetched and analyzed
- This data is processed according to OpenAI's privacy policy and data retention practices
- We do not store copies of your photos or videos on our servers
Subscription Information
We use RevenueCat to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat collects:
- Anonymous user identifiers
- Purchase history and subscription status
- Device and app version information
This information is used solely to manage your subscription and provide premium features. For more details, see RevenueCat's Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the Kitchen Vault app functionality
- Process recipe extraction requests through AI services
- Manage your subscription and premium features
- Improve app performance and user experience
- Respond to your support requests
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following third-party services:
- OpenAI: For AI-powered recipe extraction (photos, videos, and text processing)
- RevenueCat: For subscription and payment management
- Apple App Store / Google Play Store: For app distribution and payment processing
These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously:
- All recipe data is stored locally on your device using SQLite encryption
- Communications with third-party APIs use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS)
- We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: All your recipe data is stored locally on your device and accessible within the app
- Deletion: You can delete individual recipes or all app data by uninstalling the app
- Opt-out: You can choose not to use AI extraction features
- Subscription: You can cancel your subscription at any time through your app store account
Children's Privacy
Kitchen Vault is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: