Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

IOriented Digital Creations Limited ("we", "our", or "us") operates the FooZenie mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Username
• Password (encrypted)

2.2 Recipe Data

We store recipes you create, import, or save, including:

• Recipe names, ingredients, and instructions
• Photos you upload or we generate
• Tags, categories, and notes you add
• Shopping lists and pantry items

2.3 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App:

• Device type and operating system
• App version
• Feature usage patterns (anonymized)
• Error logs for troubleshooting

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the App
• Sync your recipes across devices
• Process AI-powered features (recipe generation, image creation)
• Send important service updates
• Respond to your support requests
• Analyze usage to improve user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. AI Services and Third-Party Providers

Our App uses AI services to power certain features. When you use these features, your data may be processed by:

• Anthropic (Claude AI) - Recipe chat and generation
• xAI (Grok) - Recipe image generation
• OpenAI - Recipe search embeddings

These providers process data according to their own privacy policies. We only share the minimum data necessary to provide the requested feature.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on servers hosted by Google Cloud Platform in North America. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption at rest
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in these circumstances:

• Service providers - Third parties who help us operate the App (hosting, AI services)
• Legal requirements - When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business transfers - In connection with a merger or acquisition
• With your consent - When you explicitly authorize sharing

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update or correct inaccurate data
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and data
• Export - Download your recipes in a portable format
• Withdraw consent - Opt out of optional data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ioriented.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the App and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: