Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Chef Harry, an iOS application designed to help you decide what to order at restaurants by analyzing menu photos and your preferences. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is protected. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your data.

Information Collection

Chef Harry collects the following types of information:

Account Information

Chef Harry facilitates user authentication through Google and Apple sign-in services. We collect only the information that you explicitly provide during the sign-in process. This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

Menu Photos

When you use Chef Harry, you may take photos of restaurant menus. These images are processed by our system to extract menu information and provide recommendations. We process these images solely for the purpose of providing the service.

Preference Data

We collect information about your preferences or "vibe" selections to generate appropriate dish recommendations. This data is used only for the current session to improve the relevance of our suggestions.

Use of Information

The information collected is utilized solely to:

• Authenticate your identity and provide access to the application
• Process menu photos to extract available dishes and options
• Generate personalized dish recommendations based on your selected preferences
• Improve the accuracy and functionality of our menu recognition system
• Enhance your overall experience with Chef Harry

We do not retain your personal information beyond the duration of your session.

Image Processing and Storage

Menu photos you take within the application are:

• Temporarily processed to extract menu information
• Used only for the purpose of generating recommendations
• Not permanently stored in our systems beyond what is necessary to provide the service
• Not shared with third parties for marketing or other unrelated purposes

Data Retention and Deletion

Upon logging out of Chef Harry, all personal information is promptly and permanently deleted from our systems. Menu photos are processed in real-time and are not retained after generating recommendations. We do not maintain any records of your data post-session.

Third-Party Services

Chef Harry employs third-party authentication services provided by Google and Apple. The application may also utilize image processing technologies to analyze menu photos. We advise you to review the privacy policies of Google and Apple to understand how they manage your personal information.

Camera Access

Chef Harry requires access to your device's camera to enable you to take photos of menus. This access is used solely for the purpose of capturing menu images within the app and is not used to monitor or record any other activity.

Amendments to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be communicated by updating the policy on this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or require further clarification regarding this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at aliriasala@gmail.com.

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