Your data protection rights and how Kitchen Assistant complies with the General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that came into effect on May 25, 2018. It strengthens and unifies data protection for all individuals within the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA).
Kitchen Assistant is committed to full GDPR compliance. This page explains how we protect your personal data, your rights under GDPR, and how to exercise those rights.
Transparency about what personal data we collect and why
What: Email address, username, account preferences
Why: To create and manage your account, sync data across devices
Legal Basis: Contractual necessity and legitimate interest
What: Recipes you create/save, cooking preferences, meal plans
Why: To provide the core functionality of the app
Legal Basis: Contractual necessity
What: Feature usage, app crashes, performance data (anonymized)
Why: To improve app functionality and user experience
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest
What: Social sharing activity for points system
Why: To track earned points and provide extended access
Legal Basis: Consent and contractual necessity
You have comprehensive rights over your personal data
You have the right to know what personal data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with. This page and our Privacy Policy provide this information.
You can request a copy of all personal data we hold about you. We'll provide this in a commonly used electronic format within 30 days.
You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data. You can update most information directly in the app settings.
You can request deletion of your personal data. You can delete your account directly in the app, or contact us for complete data removal.
You can ask us to limit how we process your data in certain circumstances, such as when you contest the accuracy of the data.
You can request your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service. We provide export functionality in the app.
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests. You can opt out of analytics and marketing in your account settings.
We don't use automated decision-making or profiling, but you have the right to human review of any automated processes.
We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary:
Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after account deletion for backup purposes
Retained while your account is active. Deleted immediately when you delete your account
Anonymized analytics retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
Support emails and communications retained for 3 years for quality assurance
We are committed to minimal data sharing. We only share data with:
International Transfers: If we transfer data outside the EU/EEA, we ensure adequate protection through Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
To exercise any of your GDPR rights, contact us using any of these methods:
📧 Email: Privacy Rights Request
📝 Contact Form: Use our secure contact form
📱 In-App: Use the "Data Rights" section in app settings
Response Time: We will respond to all requests within 30 days (or 60 days for complex requests with notification).
Verification: We may ask you to verify your identity to protect your data from unauthorized access.
If you believe we have not handled your personal data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
You can contact the supervisory authority in your country. A full list is available at: European Data Protection Board
As we are based in Vienna, Austria, our lead supervisory authority is:
Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde
Barichgasse 40-42
1030 Wien, Austria
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Before filing a complaint with a supervisory authority, we encourage you to contact us directly. We are committed to resolving any privacy concerns quickly and fairly.
Last Updated: January 2025
We may update this GDPR compliance page to reflect changes in our data processing activities or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes through the app or email.
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