Privacy Policy for Sidedish

Last updated: September 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sidedish. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our cooking assistant app and related services (Services). By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect various types of information, including:

Personal Information

Information you provide such as name, email address, phone number, account credentials, dietary preferences, allergies, and cooking skill level.

Recipe and Cooking Data

Recipes you import, save, or create; cooking session data; shopping lists; meal planning information; and your cooking preferences and history.

Usage Data

Information on how you interact with Sidedish, including device information, usage patterns, app interactions, cooking session duration, and feature usage statistics.

Voice and Audio Data

When using voice features for hands-free cooking assistance, we may process voice commands and audio recordings to provide cooking instructions and respond to your requests.

Transaction Data

Information relating to any in-app purchases, premium subscriptions, or grocery delivery integrations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and enhance the cooking assistant Services
  • Deliver personalized recipe recommendations based on your preferences
  • Enable voice-guided cooking instructions and hands-free operation
  • Generate smart shopping lists and meal planning suggestions
  • Import and organize recipes from various sources
  • Communicate important updates, cooking tips, security alerts, and support
  • Personalize your cooking experience and improve our AI recommendations
  • Manage subscriptions, premium features, and transactions
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app performance and features

4. Sharing of Information

We may share your information:

With Service Providers

With third-party service providers that support our Services, such as cloud hosting, analytics, customer support, recipe data providers, and grocery delivery partners.

AI and Recipe Services

We may use AI services to enhance recipe recommendations, cooking instructions, and voice interactions.

Legal Compliance

To comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.

Business Transactions

In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

5. Communication Preferences

You may receive communications from us, including:

  • Push notifications and live activities for cooking timers and reminders
  • Recipe suggestions and cooking tips via email
  • In-app messages about new features or cooking content
  • Voice responses during cooking sessions

You can opt-out of promotional communications via account settings or unsubscribe links.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes encryption of sensitive data, secure data transmission, and regular security audits. However, no security measures are completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, or as required for legitimate business purposes.

8. User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information and cooking data
  • Request correction or deletion of your information
  • Export your recipes and cooking data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Object to certain types of data processing
  • Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

Please contact us at schmitzandrew03@gmail.com to exercise these rights. We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law.

9. Children's Privacy

Sidedish is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. 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.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Significant changes will be communicated via email or through prominent notice in the Service. Your continued use of Sidedish after changes become effective signifies acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: schmitzandrew03@gmail.com

We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns and will respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.