Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Kippo (“we”, “us”, or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Kippo mobile application (“App”), and outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Kippo is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data under this Privacy Policy.

2. Minimum Age

The App is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.

3. Information We Collect

Account Information

Email address used to create and manage your account.

User Content

Recipes, photos, ingredients, instructions, and other content you create or upload.
Stored to provide App features like recipe management, meal planning, shopping lists, and sharing.

AI-Generated Content

Some recipes, images, and dietary tags shown in the App are generated automatically using AI services.
Other content may be curated, user-generated, or manually added.

Identifiers

User ID and limited device-related identifiers used to associate data with your account and validate subscriptions.

Purchase & Subscription Data

Subscription status and entitlement metadata managed via RevenueCat.
Payment information is processed by Apple and Google and is never stored by us.

4. How We Use Your Information

Provide and maintain App functionality.
Store and manage your recipes and content.
Verify and manage subscription access.
Respond to support requests.
Maintain security, reliability, and performance of the App.

We do not use your data for analytics, advertising, behavioral tracking, or third-party marketing.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA Users)

Performance of a contract: to provide App features after account creation.
Consent: where you voluntarily provide it for specific features.
Legal obligation: where required by law.
Legitimate interests: to operate, improve, and secure the App, provided these interests do not override your rights.

6. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited data with trusted service providers only as necessary to operate the App, including:

RevenueCat: subscription and entitlement management.
Infrastructure providers: hosting, storage, and database services.
AI service providers: to generate recipes, images, and tags.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide the App and comply with legal obligations.

You may delete your account and associated data at any time via the App or by following instructions at: https://www.appkippo.com/deleteaccount/

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

9. AI-Generated Content

Some content in the App, including certain recipes, images, and dietary tags, is generated using AI services (including OpenAI and Replicate). AI-generated content may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unsuitable for individual dietary, medical, or allergy-related needs.

Users are responsible for reviewing ingredients, allergens, portion sizes, and suitability for personal, medical, religious, or dietary requirements. Kippo does not provide medical or nutritional advice and is not liable for harm arising from reliance on AI-generated content.

10. Your Rights (EEA Users)

Access your personal data.
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion of your data.
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Receive a portable copy of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

You can exercise these rights by contacting us at support@appkippo.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted at this URL and the effective date will be revised.

Privacy Policy — Kippo