🍳 Privacy Policy - Elina The Chef

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We Do NOT Collect

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. Our app does NOT collect:

• Personal information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data
• Device identifiers
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Any data that could identify individual users
• Photos or videos
• Contact information
• Social media data

1.2 Local Data Only

The app stores the following data locally on your device only:

• Game Progress: Your current score, completed recipes, and unlocked content
• Settings: Sound preferences and game difficulty settings
• High Scores: Your best cooking scores (stored locally only)

2. How We Use Information

Since we do not collect personal information, the local data is used solely to:

• Save your game progress
• Remember your preferences
• Provide a personalized gaming experience
• Track your achievements and scores

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

All data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

3.2 Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your local data, including:

• Data encryption for sensitive game data
• Secure local storage practices
• No external data transmission

4. Third-Party Services

Our app does NOT use any third-party services that collect personal information, including:

• No advertising networks
• No analytics services
• No social media integrations
• No cloud storage services
• No payment processors (app is free)

5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

5.1 Age Verification

We do not require age verification as we do not collect any personal information from users of any age.

5.2 Parental Rights

Parents have the right to:

• Review any data stored locally on their child's device
• Delete the app and all associated local data
• Contact us with any privacy concerns

6. Data Retention

Local data is retained on your device until:

• You delete the app
• You clear the app's data through device settings
• You reset your device

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View any data stored locally on your device
• Delete: Remove the app and all associated data
• Modify: Change settings within the app
• Opt-out: Stop using the app at any time

8. International Users

This privacy policy applies to users worldwide. Since we do not collect personal information, international data transfer concerns do not apply to our app.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be:

• Posted on this page
• Reflected in the app's update notes
• Effective immediately upon posting

10. Contact Information

11. Legal Basis for Processing

Since we do not process personal data, no legal basis for processing is required. All data handling is limited to local device storage for app functionality.

12. Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach involving local device data:

• Users will be notified through app updates
• Clear instructions will be provided for data protection
• No personal information is at risk as none is collected

13. App Permissions

Our app requests the following permissions and their purposes:

• Internet Access: Not required - app works offline
• Storage: To save game progress locally
• Audio: For game sound effects (optional)

14. Compliance Statements

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This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.