Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 1, 2025

Introduction

KidChef ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of all our users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA") and take special precautions to protect children's personal information.

Information We Collect

From Parents

When you create a parent account, we collect:

  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Name (optional)
  • Payment information (processed by our payment providers, not stored by us)

From Children (with Parental Consent)

When a parent creates a kid profile, we collect only what's necessary:

  • First name or nickname
  • Age
  • Reading level preference
  • Allergy information (for safety purposes)
  • Cooking preferences and permissions

Automatically Collected

We automatically collect:

  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Usage data (features used, cooking sessions completed)
  • Crash reports and error logs

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and improve the Service
  • Personalize recipes and instructions for each child
  • Display allergen warnings and safety information
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Send important service updates (parents only)
  • Respond to support requests

We do NOT use children's information for marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes.

Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We take special care to protect children's privacy:

  • Parental Consent Required: We require verified parental consent before collecting any information from children under 13.
  • Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary to provide the cooking features.
  • No Advertising: We never display advertisements to children.
  • No Social Features: There are no chat, messaging, or social networking features.
  • No Third-Party Sharing: We never sell or share children's personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
  • Parent Access: Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information at any time.

Data Sharing

We share information only in limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate the Service (hosting, payment processing, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger or acquisition (with continued privacy protections)

We never sell personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (TLS) and at rest
  • Secure authentication with Firebase Auth
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal data

Your Rights

Parents have the right to:

  • Access their child's personal information
  • Update or correct any information
  • Delete their child's account and all associated data
  • Withdraw consent for data collection
  • Request a copy of collected data

To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@kids-chef.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify parents by email of any material changes that affect how we handle children's information. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Contact Us

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