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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 4, 2025

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Who We Are

Uncook ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the Uncook mobile application for iOS and Android (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you when you use our App.

Data Controller Information:

What This Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy applies to the Uncook mobile application. If we operate a website in the future, we will maintain a separate or updated policy for that service.

Our Commitment to You

We believe in transparency about our data practices. This policy explains:

If you have questions about this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us using the information in Section 14.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in three ways: information you provide directly, information we collect automatically, and information we receive from third parties.

2.0 Definitions: What Is "Metadata"?

Throughout this Privacy Policy, we use the term "metadata" to describe information about your activity on Uncook. Here's what we mean:

"Metadata" Includes:

"Metadata" Does NOT Include:

We use the term "metadata" frequently because it represents the core activity data we collect to operate the App and personalize your experience.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use Uncook, you may provide us with:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Uncook, we automatically collect certain information about your device and activity:

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

We will not use your information for purposes other than those described in this policy without first obtaining your consent.

4. AI Assistant Data Practices

Uncook includes an optional AI-powered assistant that provides cooking-related guidance, powered by DigitalOcean Gradient.

How the AI Assistant Collects Data

When you interact with the AI Assistant, we collect:

This data is stored only on Uncook servers - see below for details about our AI provider's data handling.

Storage and Retention of Conversation History

Your conversation history is stored in Uncook systems while your account is active. We retain conversation history to:

Important: DigitalOcean Gradient (our AI provider) does NOT store, retain, or access your conversation data. See Section 5.2 of the AI Disclaimer for details.

How We Use AI Data

We use your AI interactions stored on Uncook servers to:

Data Sharing: We do not share your AI conversation data with third parties for training or improvement purposes. DigitalOcean Gradient only receives real-time requests for inference and does not retain the data.

Your Controls Over AI Data

You can:

Deletion Process: When you request deletion of your AI conversation history, we delete it from Uncook systems within 7 days. Since DigitalOcean Gradient does not retain conversation data, no additional deletion is required from the AI provider.

Currently, there is no in-app control to delete conversation history; requests must be made via email to [email protected].

5. How We Share Your Information

5.1 Public Sharing

Your recipes, cooking videos, profile information (name, profile picture, bio), and comments are shared publicly on the App. This means:

By posting content to Uncook, you understand and consent to this public sharing.

5.2 Third-Party Sharing

We share certain information with third parties to operate the App and support our business:

Advertising Partners: We share metadata about your activity on Uncook (recipes you create, videos you post, accounts you follow, content you like) with advertising partners and ad networks. This enables us to show you personalized ads. We do not share your name, email, or account credentials with advertisers, but we do share anonymized and de-identified activity data.

Analytics Providers: We share usage data (which features you use, how long you spend on the App, which content you interact with) with third-party analytics services to help us understand how users engage with Uncook and improve the App.

Marketing Reports: We may aggregate and de-identify your metadata to create insights about user trends, popular recipes, cooking preferences, and engagement patterns. These aggregated reports may be sold to third parties, including food brands, recipe platforms, cooking equipment manufacturers, and media companies. These reports do not identify you personally.

Service Providers: We share certain information with service providers who help us operate the App, including:

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to Uncook.

Legal Requirements and Safety: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request. We may also disclose information when necessary to:

5.3 Business Transfers

If Uncook is involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

6. Advertising and Tracking

Types of Ads

Uncook is supported by advertising. You will see ads:

How Ads Are Personalized

We personalize ads based on:

We currently use Google AdMob to serve and personalize ads.

Distinguishing Your Opt-Out Options

We offer three separate opt-out mechanisms because they control different things:

1. Marketing Communications (Promotional Emails & Messages)

2. Personalized Advertising (Interest-Based Ads)

3. Data Sharing for Advertising (California Residents Only)

Important: Even if you opt out of personalized advertising, you will still see ads on Uncook because advertising funds the free app. Opting out just makes ads less relevant to your interests.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers and devices include Do Not Track features. Because there is no uniform standard for how Do Not Track signals work, the Uncook App does not respond differently to Do Not Track signals. You can use the opt-out methods described above to control personalized advertising.

7. Data Retention & Account Deletion

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data and why we collected it.

Account Information Upon Deletion

When you delete your account, we process your data as follows:

Your Profile & Identifying Information (Deleted Immediately):

Your User-Generated Content (Recipes, Videos, Posts) - Engagement-Based Handling:

Content is treated differently based on engagement level:

NO ENGAGEMENT (content with zero likes, comments, or shares):

WITH ENGAGEMENT (content that received likes, comments, or shares):

Manual Deletion Option: You can manually delete individual posts before deleting your account if you want them fully removed.

California Residents (CCPA Right to Delete): This engagement-based anonymization process satisfies the California Consumer Privacy Act "Right to Delete" because your personal information is removed from your content. Once anonymized, the content is no longer "personal information" in a way that identifies you.

Usage and Analytics Data

We retain usage data and analytics (features used, content viewed, time spent) for 12 months. After this period, we delete or aggregate this data so it cannot identify you.

AI Assistant Conversation History

We retain AI conversation history in our systems until you delete your account or request deletion. When your account is deleted, all associated conversation history is also deleted from Uncook systems. See Section 4 for information about third-party AI provider data retention.

You can request deletion of your AI conversation history at any time by contacting [email protected]. We will delete it from our systems within 7 days.

Legal Obligations & Data Retention Exceptions

We may retain certain information longer if required by law or to enforce our agreements, even after you request deletion:

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Rights Available to All Users

Regardless of where you live, you have the following rights:

Access Your Data: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you by contacting [email protected]. We will provide this information in a portable, easy-to-understand format within 30 days.

Correct Your Data: If any information in your account is inaccurate or incomplete, you can correct it directly in your Uncook account settings, or contact us to help you update it.

Delete Your Account: You can delete your account at any time through the Uncook App settings. Your profile will be deleted immediately. Your user-generated content will be handled according to Section 7 (some content will be deleted, some may remain with your name removed). Deletion processing may take up to a week to complete fully. To request complete deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions), contact [email protected].

Opt Out of Marketing Communications: You can opt out of promotional emails and marketing messages by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any marketing email or by adjusting your notification preferences in the App settings.

Manage Notification Preferences: You can control which notifications you receive (likes, comments, new followers, etc.) through your App settings.

Control AI Assistant Data: You can request deletion of your AI conversation history at any time by contacting [email protected]. Currently, there is no in-app control to delete conversation history.

8.2 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, our purposes for using it, and the categories of third parties we share it with.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (such as information needed to provide the App or comply with legal obligations). Note: Deletion of user-generated content is governed by Section 7; the content license survives account deletion.

Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense (we don't exchange it for money). However, we do share metadata (such as your recipe interests, cooking preferences, and activity data) with advertising partners and may sell aggregated, de-identified insights in marketing reports. Under the CPRA, this "sharing" for advertising purposes may be considered a "sale" or "sharing." You have the right to opt out:

Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights. We will not deny you services, charge you different rates, or provide you with a lower quality of service because you exercise any of these rights. However, we may provide incentives for data collection if permitted by law.

Right to Correct Inaccurate Information: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.

Right to Limit Use: You have the right to limit how we use sensitive personal information, though we may still need certain data to provide the App.

How to Submit a Request (California)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us:

Verification: We will verify your identity before responding to your request. We may ask for your account email, username, or other information to confirm your identity. If you authorize an agent to submit a request on your behalf, you must provide legal authorization (power of attorney).

Response Timeline: We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you.

Appeal Rights: If we deny your request, you have the right to appeal. Please contact [email protected] with "California Privacy Appeal" in the subject line.

California Consumer Notice: Under the CCPA, California consumers have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of their personal information. You can submit an opt-out request via email to [email protected].

8.3 Other State Privacy Rights

If you are a resident of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or Utah, you have rights under the following privacy laws:

Virginia (VCDPA):

Colorado (CPA):

Connecticut (CTDPA):

Utah (UCPA):

How to Exercise These Rights

To exercise any state privacy rights, contact:

We will respond within 45 days and may request verification of your identity. Your authorized agent may submit a request on your behalf with proper legal authorization (power of attorney).

9. Minimum Age Requirement

Uncook is intended for users age 18 and older only. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the App. By registering, you represent that you are at least 18 years old.

Age Verification Disclaimer: We rely on users to provide accurate age information during account registration. We do not verify ages through ID checks or third-party age verification services. If you provide false age information, your account will be deleted upon discovery.

If we discover that an account belongs to a user under 18, we will immediately delete the account and all associated data.

Reporting Underage Users: If you discover that someone under 18 has created an account on Uncook, please report it immediately to [email protected]. Include the username so we can investigate and delete the account.

10. Data Security

Security Measures

We implement industry-standard technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:

Limitations on Security

While we strive to protect your information, no security system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for all activities under your account. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at [email protected].

Breach Notification

If we discover a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will:

11. International Data Transfers

Where Your Data Is Stored

Your information is stored on servers located in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States.

Data Protection

By using Uncook, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your home country. We maintain appropriate safeguards consistent with industry standards to protect your information regardless of location.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Uncook App may contain links to third-party websites and services. This Privacy Policy applies only to Uncook. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

When you click a link to a third-party site:

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

Your continued use of the App after we post changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your personal information, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address: 1427 Pine Grove Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32205

Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days

Summary

We are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your information. Uncook relies on advertising and data insights to provide a free app. We balance our business needs with your privacy rights by:

Thank you for using Uncook. Your recipes matter to us, and so does your privacy.