CLIQCHEF – Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [25/11/2025]
This Privacy Policy explains how CliqChef (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when individuals (“you”, “users”) use the CliqChef mobile application, website, or related services (“Services”). We are committed to handling your information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and applicable platform rules.
- Information We Collect
We collect information to operate the Services effectively and provide a personalised experience. We only collect data that is relevant and necessary for app functionality and security.
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide directly, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Password or authentication data
- Profile details you choose to enter
- Saved recipes, notes, and dietary preferences
- Food choices, allergen information, and nutritional selections
- Communication content when you contact support
1.2 Health, Nutrition, and Wellness Data
If you connect CliqChef to Apple HealthKit or Google Health Connect, we may access certain health-related data only with your explicit consent, such as:
- Food allergies
- Dietary restrictions
- Calorie and macronutrient data
- Other nutrition metrics you permit
This data is classified as Special Category Data, requiring enhanced protection.
1.3 Automatically Collected Data
When using the Services, we may automatically collect:
- Device and operating system details
- IP address (used temporarily for security)
- Crash reports
- Diagnostic data
- App usage information
- Interaction patterns (e.g., menus opened, recipes viewed)
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use essential cookies for:
- App functionality
- Secure login operations
- Performance and diagnostics
We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
1.5 Payment Information
Payment details for subscriptions are processed securely by Apple or Google.
We do not store or have access to your payment card information.
- How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to provide, improve, secure, and personalise the Services.
This includes:
- Creating and managing your account
- Delivering personalised recipe recommendations
- Adjusting suggestions based on allergies or nutritional preferences
- Responding to support inquiries
- Improving app performance, stability, and experience
- Preventing fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
- Complying with legal obligations
- Communicating service updates, where appropriate
We do not use your personal or health data for advertising, profiling, or resale.
- Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information under the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity
- Account creation
- Basic app usage
- Providing core Services
Explicit consent
- Apple HealthKit and Google Health Connect data
- Optional personalised nutrition features
Legitimate interests
- App improvement
- Security and fraud prevention
- Service optimisation
Legal obligations
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Responding to regulatory authorities
You may withdraw consent at any time through in-app settings or device permissions.
- Apple HealthKit & Google Health Connect Compliance
CliqChef complies fully with Apple and Google health-data rules.
We only access health data with your approval and use it solely to provide personalised features.
We do not:
- Use health data for advertising
- Sell health data
- Share health data with third parties
- Store unnecessary health information
- Use health data to build behavioural profiles
You maintain control:
- You may revoke access at any time using device settings
- Revoking access immediately stops all related data processing
- How We Share Information
We share personal information only where necessary, and never for advertising or resale.
We may share data with:
- Hosting providers
- Infrastructure and analytics partners
- Security and fraud-prevention services
- Customer support tools
- Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
- Authorities as required by law
All third parties operate under strict confidentiality and GDPR-compliant processing agreements.
- Aggregated, Anonymised & De-Identified Data
We may create aggregated or anonymised data that cannot identify you.
This information may be used for:
- Product development
- Market insights
- Statistical reporting
- Research initiatives
- Industry trend analysis
- Strategic partnerships
This data contains no identifiable personal information and does not require additional consent.
If future features require processing identifiable data for new purposes, we will request explicit permission before doing so.
- Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as required for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
- Account data is kept while your account remains active
- Health data access is terminated immediately when permissions are withdrawn
- Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days
- Backups are securely removed on regulated schedules
- Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights:
- Right to access your data
- Right to rectify incorrect data
- Right to delete your data
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to certain processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with the ICO
Requests can be submitted at any time, and we will respond within 30 days.
- Children’s Privacy
The Services are intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. We will delete any such data if discovered.
- International Data Transfers
When we transfer data outside the UK/EU, we implement approved safeguards, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- UK International Data Transfer Addendum
- Equivalent protective measures
All transfers meet GDPR requirements.
- Security Measures
We use industry-standard security techniques to protect your data, including:
- Encryption of data at rest and in transit
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Access restrictions
- Data minimisation
- Regular security reviews and audits
- Privacy-by-design practices
While we take robust measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.
- Your Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Keeping your login details confidential
- Ensuring the security of your devices
- Using the Services in accordance with applicable laws
- Updating personal information when required
- Health Data (Apple HealthKit, Clinical Health Records & Android Health Connect)
CliqChef provides optional features that integrate with Apple HealthKit, Clinical Health Records, and Android Health Connect to deliver personalized recipe and nutrition suggestions. This section explains what health information we access, how we use it, how it is stored, and how users maintain control.
13.1. Optional Use of Health Data
CliqChef may request permission to read certain health-related information from:
iOS (Apple HealthKit & Clinical Health Records):
- Clinical health records (e.g., allergies, conditions, lab values)
- Nutrition and dietary information
- Dietary restrictions related to health conditions
Android (Health Connect):
- Nutrition data
- Allergies, conditions, or dietary restrictions available through Health Connect
Granting access is 100% optional.
The main app functionality remains available even if all permissions are declined.
13.2. Purpose of Collecting Health Data
We use health data only for the following purposes:
- To generate personalized recipe recommendations
- To tailor dietary suggestions to support user preferences or dietary restrictions
We never use this data for:
- Advertising
- Marketing
- User tracking or profiling
- Analytics unrelated to the requested personalization
- Selling or sharing with third parties
Health data is used strictly and exclusively for the user-requested personalization feature.
13.3. When Health Data Is Uploaded
If the user enables Health permissions:
- Health data is uploaded only at the moment the user requests personalized recipe suggestions.
- Uploads occur one time per request, not continuously.
- There is no automatic syncing, no background uploading, and no scheduled data transfers.
If the user does not enable health permissions, no data is accessed or uploaded.
13.4. Storage & Security (AWS)
All uploaded health data:
- Is transmitted securely using industry-standard encrypted communication (HTTPS/TLS)
- Is stored on Amazon Web Services (AWS) servers, using:
- Encrypted storage
- Secure access control
- Strict data isolation policies
Health data is accessible only to the CliqChef backend systems used to generate personalized recipe results.
We do not:
- Share health data with advertisers
- Sell health data to any party
- Provide health data to analytics or third-party partners
13.5. User Control & Revoking Permissions
Users have full control over their health data access at all times:
iOS Users (Apple Health)
- Open the Apple Health app
- Go to Sources → CliqChef
- Toggle off individual categories or disable access entirely
Android Users (Health Connect)
- Open the Health Connect app
- Go to App Permissions → CliqChef
- Disable individual data types or revoke all permissions
When permissions are revoked:
- CliqChef immediately stops accessing all health data
- No further uploads occur
- Personalized recipe features are deactivated until permissions are re-enabled
13.6. Compliance
CliqChef’s health data practices are fully compliant with:
- Apple App Store Review Guidelines (including HealthKit & Clinical Records rules)
- Google Play’s Health Connect data requirements
- Applicable privacy and data protection standards
- HIPAA is not applicable unless explicitly stated, but we maintain strong security practices
We strictly limit the use of health data to the purposes described above.
- Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated clearly.
Continued use of the Services indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
- Contact Information
For questions, privacy requests, or concerns, contact:
CliqChef – Data Protection Lead
Email: contact@cliqchef.ai
