Privacy Policy
Last updated: 4 April 2026
1. Introduction
Kitchen Counter("we", "our", or "us") operates the Kitchen Counter mobile application and the website at https://kitchencounter.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our services.
By using Kitchen Counter, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at support@kitchencounter.app.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you create an account and use the app:
- Account information: email address and display name
- Preferences: dietary preferences (e.g. vegetarian, gluten-free)
- App content: favourite recipes, shopping lists, pantry items, and meal plans
- Device information: device type (e.g. iOS or Android)
We do not collect precise location data, contacts, or any data beyond what is listed above.
3. How We Use Your Data
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- App functionality: to provide core features such as saving recipes, managing shopping lists, tracking pantry items, and creating meal plans
- Subscription management: to manage your subscription status and provide access to premium features
- Personalised AI recipe generation: to generate recipes tailored to your ingredients, dietary preferences, and meal plans
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate Kitchen Counter:
4.1 Firebase (Google)
We use Firebase for user authentication (sign-in) and cloud storage of your account data. Firebase is operated by Google and processes data in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy.
4.2 RevenueCat
We use RevenueCat to manage in-app subscriptions across platforms. RevenueCat processes your subscription status and anonymous identifiers. See the RevenueCat Privacy Policy.
4.3 OpenAI
We use OpenAI's API for AI-powered recipe generation. All requests to OpenAI are made server-side — your personal data is not shared directly with OpenAI. Only the ingredients and preferences needed to generate a recipe are sent, and these are not linked to your identity.
4.4 Apple & Google (Payment Processing)
Payments for subscriptions are processed by Apple (App Store) or Google (Google Play). We do not receive or store your payment card details. Payment processing is governed by Apple's and Google's respective privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active and you continue to use Kitchen Counter. If you delete your account, all associated data will be permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days of the deletion request.
6. Account Deletion
You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by navigating to Profile > Delete Account within the app. Upon deletion, all your personal data — including your recipes, shopping lists, pantry items, meal plans, and preferences — will be permanently removed within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
Kitchen Counteris not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
For users in the United Kingdom, Kitchen Counter is not directed at children under the age of 16, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under the applicable age, we will take steps to delete that data promptly.
8. UK GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the United Kingdom, the following additional provisions apply under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
8.1 Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
- Contract performance: processing is necessary to provide the Kitchen Counter service you have signed up for, including account management, recipe generation, and subscription fulfilment.
- Legitimate interests: we may process data to improve our services, ensure security, and prevent fraud, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
8.2 Your Data Subject Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
- Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure: request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restriction: request that we restrict the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Right to data portability: request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interests.
8.3 How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@kitchencounter.app. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by the UK GDPR.
9. Cookies
The Kitchen Counter mobile app does not use cookies. The Kitchen Counter website uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function. We do not use any tracking, analytics, or advertising cookies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via the Kitchen Counter app. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: