Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Email address, username, and profile information you choose to provide
• Profile Data: Cooking preferences, dietary restrictions, skill level, and culinary interests
• Communication Data: Messages and interactions with AI characters and community members
• Content: Recipes you create, photos you share, comments, and reviews

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information about your use of the app:

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
• App Usage: Features used, time spent in the app, pages visited
• Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and performance metrics
• Location Data: General location information (if you choose to enable location services)

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our food community platform
• AI Character Interaction: To enable personalized conversations with culinary AI characters
• Recipe Recommendations: To suggest relevant recipes based on your preferences and history
• Community Features: To facilitate interactions between community members
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
• Safety and Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

We may share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app, such as:

• Cloud storage providers
• Analytics services
• Customer support platforms
• AI and machine learning service providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

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

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained until you delete your account
• Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics and improvement purposes
• Communication Data: Retained for up to 1 year after the conversation ends
• Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Opt out of certain data processing activities
• Account Deletion: Delete your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@pudu.com.

Children's Privacy

Pudu is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

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.

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 "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

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