# Privacy Policy for WorldEats

**Effective Date: October 26, 2023**

WorldEats ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application.

## 1. Information We Collect

### A. Information You Provide
- **Account Data:** Name, email address, and profile picture (via email sign-up or Google Auth).
- **User Content:** Recipes you create, comments you post, and recipes you save or like.

### B. Automatically Collected Information
- **Device Information:** Model, OS version, and unique device identifiers.
- **Usage Data:** App crashes (via Firebase Crashlytics), interaction with features, and search queries.

### C. Permissions & Sensor Data
- **Camera:** Used solely for the Pantry Scanner to detect ingredients. Photos are processed locally or via API and are not stored on our servers unless specifically uploaded as a recipe image.
- **Microphone:** Used for hands-free voice control in Cooking Mode. Audio is processed for command recognition and is not recorded or stored.
- **Storage:** Used to pick profile pictures or upload recipe images.

## 2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve App features.
- To personalize your experience (e.g., recommended recipes).
- To show relevant advertisements (via AdMob).
- To send notifications (via Firebase Cloud Messaging).

## 3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We use trusted third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:
- **Google Play Services**
- **Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Analytics, Crashlytics)**
- **AdMob (Advertising)**
- **Anthropic API (Ingredient Detection)**

## 4. Advertising
The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. AdMob may use cookies and device identifiers to show personalized ads. You can manage ad preferences in your device settings.

## 5. Your Rights & Data Retention
- You can edit your profile information within the App.
- You can request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time.
- Data is retained as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services.

## 6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL/TLS, Firebase Security Rules) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

## 7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

## 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

## 9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: privacy@worldeats.example.com