CookAIde

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 3, 2025

1. Who We Are

CookAIde is a recipe transformation platform powered by AI, helping users convert and adapt recipes for smart cooking devices. We are based in Romania and operate globally.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following types of data:

a. Personal Information

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Account preferences
  • Device and appliance preferences
  • Recipes you upload or create
  • Cookidoo® authentication details (if you choose not to store them locally)

b. Technical Information

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Device identifiers
  • Cookies and analytics data

c. Usage Data

  • Pages visited
  • Features used
  • Time spent on the platform
  • Recipe transformation activity

3. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

  • Forms you fill out (e.g., waitlist, signup, settings)
  • Actions you take in the app
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., Umami or Google Analytics)
  • Authentication and third-party integrations (e.g., Stripe)

*Note: CookAIde is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vorwerk, Thermomix®, Cookidoo®, or any other third party.

4. Why We Collect Your Data

We process your data for the following reasons:

  • To provide and personalize the CookAIde experience
  • To process and transform recipes
  • To manage your waitlist or account
  • To send transactional emails
  • To improve the platform through usage analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on the following lawful bases:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Our legitimate interests (e.g. improving the product)
  • Compliance with a legal obligation

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain your data:

  • As long as your account is active
  • As required for legal and billing purposes
  • You may request deletion at any time (see Section 10)

7. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your data. We only share it with:

  • Our service providers like hosting, payment processor and email delivery services
  • Legal authorities if required by law
  • Other platforms only when you explicitly connect them (e.g., Pinterest API, Cookidoo® export, etc.)

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred and stored outside the EU (e.g., US-based services like Vercel, Supabase). These services comply with the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR (EU Users):

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Delete your data ("Right to be forgotten")
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Under CCPA (California Users):

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Request deletion
  • Opt-out of data sale (we do not sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact: privacy@cookaide.app

10. Use of Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential site functionality
  • Anonymous analytics
  • Language and UI preferences

You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. Consent banners are provided where required by law (e.g., GDPR via cookie banner).

11. Children's Privacy

CookAIde is not intended for use by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you via email or the website when we make significant changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to your data: