Privacy Policy

Welcome to Blobert!

At Blobert ("we," "our," or "us"), we're committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application "Blobert - Cook More!" (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you use Blobert, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Display name and unique user identifier (UUID)
• Demographic Information: Gender and age range (optional)
• Cooking Profile: Skill level, dietary preferences, food allergies, kitchen equipment, pantry staples, and your chosen Blobert personality
• Usage Data: Recipes generated, onboarding completion status, and subscription status

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:

• Device type and operating system
• App usage timestamps (creation and update times)
• General interaction data with the App

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Personalize Recipes: Generate AI-powered recipes tailored to your dietary needs, allergies, available ingredients, and skill level
• Improve Safety: Use your allergy and dietary restriction information to help avoid suggesting recipes with ingredients you cannot consume
• Enhance Your Experience: Customize the App's personality and communication style based on your preferences
• Process Subscriptions: Manage your Pro subscription and provide premium features
• Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance App functionality and user experience
• Communicate With You: Send important updates about the App and respond to your inquiries

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Blobert:

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating the App (as listed above)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Blobert, our users, or others
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal, accounting, or fraud prevention purposes.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@blobert.app.

8. Children's Privacy

Blobert is intended for users who are 13 years of age or older. 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.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@blobert.app.

9. International Data Transfers

Blobert is operated from Australia and the United States. If you are accessing the App from outside these regions, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers or third-party service providers are located.

10. Region-Specific Rights

For Australian Users

We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You have the right to access and correct your personal information, and to make a complaint about our handling of your information.

For California Users (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: