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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2025

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to KotiChef ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website at [Your URL] and any related services, features, content, or applications (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1. Information You Provide

When you use our Service, we may collect the following information:

- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and other authentication information through our third-party authentication provider, Clerk.

  • Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as your name, profile picture, and preferences.
  • Learning Progress: We collect information about your progress through lessons, including completed sections, quiz scores, and learning achievements.
  • User Content: Any content you submit, such as comments, feedback, or questions.

    2.2. Information Automatically Collected

    When you access our Service, we may automatically collect:

    - Device Information: Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and features used.
  • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and personalize content. For more information, see our Cookie Policy section.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    We use your information for the following purposes:

    - To provide, maintain, and improve our Service

  • To create and manage your account
  • To track and store your learning progress
  • To personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
  • To communicate with you about your account, updates, and new features
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
  • To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activities
  • To comply with legal obligations

    4. How We Share Your Information

    We may share your information with:

    4.1. Service Providers

    We work with third-party service providers who help us operate and improve our Service, including:

    - Clerk: For user authentication and identity management

  • Supabase: For database and user progress data storage
  • Contentful: For content management and delivery
  • Analytics Providers: To help us understand how our Service is used

    These service providers may only access, process, or store personal information to perform functions on our behalf and in accordance with our instructions.

    4.2. Legal Requirements

    We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

    4.3. Business Transfers

    If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

    4.4. With Your Consent

    We may share your information with third parties when you have given us your consent to do so.

    5. Your Choices and Rights

    Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

    - Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
  • Restriction: You can request that we restrict the processing of your information.
  • Data Portability: You can request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: You can object to our processing of your information.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

    6. Cookie Policy

    We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to distinguish you from other users of our Service.

    6.1. Types of Cookies We Use

    - Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of our Service.

  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count visitors and see how they move around our Service.
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable us to personalize content for you.
  • Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our Service, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed.

    6.2. Managing Cookies

    Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our Service.

    7. Data Security

    We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

    8. Data Retention

    We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

    9. Children's Privacy

    Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or higher in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately.

    10. International Data Transfers

    Your information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

    11. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

    12. Contact Us

    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

    [Your Contact Information]

    13. Specific Regional Rights

    13.1. Notice to European Users (GDPR)

    If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The data controller of your personal information is [Your Legal Entity Name].

    Our legal bases for processing your information include:

  • Performance of a contract when we provide you with our Service
  • Legitimate interests in operating and improving our Service
  • Compliance with our legal obligations
  • Your consent, where applicable

    13.2. Notice to California Residents (CCPA)

    If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (note that we do not sell your personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

    To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.

    13.3. Notice to Brazilian Users (LGPD)

    If you are located in Brazil, you have certain rights under the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD), which are addressed in the "Your Choices and Rights" section of this Privacy Policy.