PilotSuite (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use KitchenPilot, a product within the PilotSuite ecosystem, including the mobile app and this website.
1. Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and authentication credentials through Firebase Authentication (email/password, Google, or Apple sign-in).
- App-Generated Content: Recipes, shopping lists, meal plans, community posts, and other content you create are stored securely in Google Firebase Firestore and are associated with your account.
- AI-Generated Content: When you use AI meal planning features, your meal type preferences are sent to OpenAI’s API to generate recipe suggestions. We do not send personal information to OpenAI.
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our app, including device information, browser type, and app usage metrics through Firebase Analytics.
- Images: Recipe images and community post photos you upload are stored securely in Firebase Storage.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain KitchenPilot’s core features (recipes, shopping lists, meal plans)
- To sync your data in real-time between the mobile app and website
- To generate AI-powered meal suggestions
- To enable community features (sharing posts, reactions, comments)
- To improve our app features and user experience
- To respond to inquiries and provide support
- To protect the security and stability of our systems
3. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Firestore, Authentication, and Storage), which provides enterprise-grade security including encryption at rest and in transit. We implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure.
4. Third-Party Services
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, storage, and analytics
- OpenAI: AI meal plan generation (no personal data is shared)
- Vercel: Website hosting and deployment
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- You can view, edit, or delete your recipes, shopping lists, and meal plans at any time
- You can update your display name and account preferences
- You may request to access, export, or delete your personal data by contacting us at flightcrew@pilotsuite.design
- You can delete your account, which will remove all associated data
6. Children’s Privacy
KitchenPilot is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to have it removed.
7. Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal, operational, or technological practices. All updates will be posted to this page with an updated effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at flightcrew@pilotsuite.design.