Zolu Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Zolu ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register for an account, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and age verification to confirm you are 18 years or older.

Cooking Preferences and Skill Level

We collect information about your cooking preferences, skill level, dietary restrictions, kitchen equipment, and recipe interests to provide personalized culinary recommendations.

Device Information

We may collect information about your device, including device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.

User-Generated Content

When you create content within the App (such as original recipes, cooking tutorials, food photography, ingredient reviews, or kitchen tips), we store this content to provide the App's services.

Cooking Analytics

We may collect data about your cooking activities, such as recipes tried, cooking duration, ingredient purchases, and meal planning patterns to improve our recommendations.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the App's recipe and cooking community functionality
• To personalize your recipe recommendations and culinary suggestions
• To facilitate connections within the food community and enable recipe sharing
• To communicate with you about cooking challenges, community updates, and support messages
• To enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To analyze cooking patterns and improve recipe recommendations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• With other community members when you publicly share recipes or cooking content (based on your privacy settings)
• With service providers who assist in operating the App (subject to confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• With your consent or at your direction
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition

Community Features

The App includes community features where users can share recipes and cooking experiences. Your public profile information and shared content may be visible to other users based on your privacy settings. You can control what information is shared through the App's privacy settings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of sensitive cooking preferences. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion of your information
• Restriction or objection to processing
• Data portability
• Control over community visibility settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Age Restrictions

The App is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Food Safety Disclaimer

While we provide cooking instructions and recipe guidance, we cannot guarantee that all recipes are safe for all individuals. Users should exercise caution when trying new recipes, especially those involving raw ingredients, high temperatures, or specialized techniques.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Modified" date.

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