Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 04/07/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to CoolnCook (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing a service that helps you manage your kitchen, reduce food waste, and make better cooking and shopping decisions.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Camera Access

CoolnCook requires access to your device’s camera to identify food items and suggest meals.

  • Camera access is only used when you actively initiate a scan
  • We do not access your camera in the background

2.2 Image Processing

When you scan your ingredients:

  • Images are processed to identify food items
  • Images are anonymized before being uploaded

We do not attach personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name or email to these images.

2.3 Metadata Removal

To protect your privacy:

  • All EXIF metadata is removed before upload
  • This includes location (GPS), device details, and timestamps

3. How We Use Your Data

We use data to:

  • Identify food items from images
  • Generate meal suggestions
  • Improve the accuracy and performance of the service
  • Enhance the overall user experience Storage: Anonymized images are securely uploaded to Google Cloud servers.

4. Data Storage and Processing

  • Images are securely stored on Google Cloud servers
  • Data is processed using machine learning models to provide results

Some anonymized images may be retained to improve the quality and performance of our models.

These images are not linked to your identity.

5. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers, including Google Cloud Platform, for:

  • Data storage
  • Image processing
  • Infrastructure

These providers process data only to deliver the core functionality of the app.

We do not sell your data to advertisers or data brokers.

6. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your data:

  • Encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Privacy-by-design approach (data anonymization before upload)
  • Secure cloud infrastructure

7. Your Choices

  • Permissions: You can disable camera access at any time through your device settings.
  • Data Requests: Because images are anonymized and not linked to user accounts, we may not be able to identify or delete specific images once processed.

8. Data Retention

We retain anonymized data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the service
  • Improve system performance

9. Children’s Privacy

CoolnCook is not intended for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Continued use of the service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how CoolnCook handles your data, please contact us at privacy@coolncook.com or via our official channel