This Privacy Policy describes how Kit App ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your information when you use the Kit application ("Kit" or the "Service"). Kit is an AI-powered cooking companion that uses conversational AI to help you discover, save, modify, and cook recipes.
By using Kit, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use the Service.
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Account Information | Name, email address, and profile photo as provided by your Google account (or other authentication provider) | To create and manage your account |
| Recipes | Recipes you save, import, create, or modify, including your personal annotations, modifications, and version history | To provide the core recipe management experience |
| Uploaded Images | Photos you upload for recipe extraction (e.g., photos of cookbook pages or handwritten recipes) | To extract recipe content using AI; images are sent to our AI provider for processing |
| Cooking Preferences | Dietary restrictions, taste preferences, cuisine interests, skill level, and household size | To personalize recommendations and ensure AI guidance respects your needs |
| Kitchen Profile | Equipment you own (e.g., immersion blender, stand mixer), cooktop calibration notes, and other kitchen-specific details you choose to share | To tailor cooking instructions to your specific setup |
| Feedback | Bug reports, feature requests, ratings, and other feedback you voluntarily submit | To improve the Service |
| Data Type | What We Collect | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Conversation Logs | Text of your conversations with Kit's AI assistant | To provide contextual assistance, improve AI quality, and maintain session continuity |
| Search Queries | Recipe search and discovery queries you enter | To find relevant recipes via third-party search services; queries are shared with our search provider |
When you sign in using Google (or other supported providers), we receive basic profile information as authorized by you during the sign-in process. We do not receive or store your Google password. The information shared with us depends on your Google account privacy settings.
We use your information for the following purposes:
We do not use your data for advertising purposes. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Kit's AI features require processing your data to provide helpful, personalized assistance. Here's how that works:
Kit integrates with the following categories of third-party services:
| Service Category | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication (Firebase/Google) | Account creation and sign-in | Email, name, profile photo, authentication tokens |
| Cloud Infrastructure (Google Cloud) | Data storage and app hosting | All data described in Section 2, stored encrypted |
| AI / Language Models | Powering Kit's conversational assistant, recipe extraction from text and images, cooking guidance | Conversation text, preferences, recipe context, uploaded images |
| Web Search | Recipe discovery and search | Search queries you enter when discovering recipes |
We require all third-party service providers to maintain appropriate security measures and to process your data only as instructed by us.
We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it:
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@kitcookingapp.com.
Kit is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to promptly delete that information. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@kitcookingapp.com.
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
To submit a request, contact us at privacy@kitcookingapp.com. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
Kit is currently operated from the United States. If you use Kit from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using Kit, you consent to this transfer.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your data based on the following legal bases: your consent, the performance of our contract with you (these Terms), and our legitimate interests in improving the Service.
In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify affected users via email and/or in-app notification within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law. The notification will include the nature of the breach, the data affected, and the steps we are taking in response.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, particularly as Kit evolves during and beyond the early-access phase. When we make material changes, we will:
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Kit App — Privacy Team
Email: privacy@kitcookingapp.com