Kukbu ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Kukbu mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App. By using Kukbu you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to provide the App's features:
Account information — email address and display name when you sign up via email/password or Google Sign-In.
User-generated content — recipes you import or create, meal plans, and shopping lists you save within the App. This data is stored in your private account and is not visible to other users.
Device and usage data — anonymous crash reports and app performance diagnostics collected by Firebase Crashlytics and Firebase Analytics (device model, OS version, session duration, feature interactions). This data does not include personally identifiable information.
Camera and photo access — only when you use the Scan feature to import a recipe from a photo. Images are processed on-device and/or sent to our AI service solely for recipe extraction; they are not stored on our servers after processing.
Notification tokens — a device push token used to deliver meal reminder notifications you configure. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
Authenticate you and maintain your account
Store and sync your recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists across devices
Generate AI-powered meal plans and shopping lists on your behalf
Send meal prep reminders you have opted into
Diagnose crashes and improve App stability
Understand aggregate feature usage to improve the App
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share data only with the following service providers, solely to operate the App:
Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Functions, Analytics, Crashlytics) — data stored in Google's infrastructure under their privacy terms.
Google Gemini AI — recipe text and ingredient lists are sent to Google's Gemini API for AI-powered features (meal planning, recipe import). No personally identifiable information is included in these requests.
Apple / Google — in-app purchase transactions are processed by the App Store and Google Play respectively. We do not store payment card details.
4. Data Retention
Your account data (recipes, meal plans, shopping lists) is retained for as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from the App's Settings screen. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 14 months per Firebase's default policy.
5. Children's Privacy
Kukbu is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
6. Security
We use industry-standard measures including Firebase's built-in security rules, encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), and authenticated access controls to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location you may have rights to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below or use the account deletion feature within the App.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: