Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2, 2026
1. Introduction
CookingBuddy.AI ("we," "us," or "our") operates the CookingBuddy.AI website and voice cooking assistant service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Service. By using CookingBuddy.AI, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you provide. Authentication is handled by Supabase.
Voice Data
If you use the voice cloning feature, we collect audio recordings you submit to create a personalized voice model. These recordings are processed by Cartesia and stored securely. You can delete your cloned voice at any time from your settings.
Recipe Data
We store recipes you add or publish, along with session data from your cooking sessions, to improve the experience and allow you to resume sessions.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you use the Service, including session logs, feature usage, and error reports, to improve the product.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide, operate, and improve the Service
- To process payments via Stripe
- To create and maintain your voice model (if you opt in)
- To send transactional emails related to your account
- To detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
- Supabase — Authentication and database hosting
- Stripe — Payment processing
- Cartesia — Text-to-speech and voice cloning
- Deepgram — Speech-to-text transcription during sessions
- Google AI (Gemini) — Conversational AI during cooking sessions
- Together AI — Recipe parsing
Each provider has its own privacy policy governing their use of your data.
5. Data Retention
We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. You may delete your account at any time from the Settings page, which will permanently remove your personal data, recipes, and voice models. Some data may be retained for a short period for legal and fraud-prevention purposes.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your authentication session and remember your preferences. These are strictly necessary for the Service to function. We do not use cookies for advertising.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below.
8. Children's Privacy
CookingBuddy.AI is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at privacy@belden.studio.