Ask Chef Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 4/27/2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Ask Chef collects, uses, and protects your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Email address (optional, for support or subscription management)
• Anonymous app usage data (for app improvement and analytics)
• Purchase history (to manage subscriptions)
• Device information (basic technical data, e.g., device model, OS version)

We do NOT collect or store sensitive personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the app
• Manage subscriptions
• Respond to customer support inquiries
• Display personalized ads (only if using the free version)

3. Advertising

If you use the free version of Ask Chef, you may see ads provided by third-party networks like Google AdMob. These providers may collect limited information to personalize ads according to their own privacy policies.

4. Data Sharing

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

• Payment processors (Google, Apple)
• Ad networks (only if you are using the free app)
• Analytics providers (e.g., Firebase Analytics)

5. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (e.g., EU, California), you have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Withdraw consent at any time

You can exercise these rights by contacting us.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Ask Chef is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or under the minimum legal age in your country).

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Continued use of the app after updates means you agree to the new policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: HelpDesk.LevelYouUp@gmail.com