Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to MoodCuisine ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our mobile application and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Account information (name, email address, profile picture)
  • Dietary preferences
  • Saved recipes and ingredients

Mood and Health Data

  • Mood selections and emotional state indicators
  • HealthKit mood data (with your explicit consent)

Usage Information

  • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Recipe views, saves, and cooking completions

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Personalized Recommendations: To suggest recipes based on your mood, dietary preferences, and available ingredients
  • Health Integration: To provide nutrition-conscious recommendations aligned with your health goals
  • App Improvement: To enhance our algorithms and user experience
  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
  • Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our services

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Secure data storage and backup procedures

6. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: You can request access to your personal information
  • Correction: You can update or correct your information through the app settings
  • Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • Opt-out: You can opt out of promotional communications at any time
  • HealthKit Control: You can revoke HealthKit permissions through your device settings

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

10. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@moodcuisine.app
Address: MoodCuisine Privacy Team