Privacy Policy

1. Responsible Party

Website and App Operator: Maximilian Geithe Schöne Aussicht 7 07639 Weißenborn contact@culinaro.ai

2. Scope

This privacy policy applies to all services offered by us at https://culinaro.ai/en and the mobile app used as part of this service. It explains how we collect, process, and use your data when you:

Visit our website
Use the app
Sign up through our service (authentication)
Scan and upload images (e.g., of food)

3. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

3.1. Authentication via Clerk

To enable access to certain app features, we use the Clerk authentication service. The following data is processed:

Identity data: Email address, name, and other information necessary for registration
Usage data: Information about app usage, such as login times and device data

Processing is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and is necessary for the fulfillment of contractual obligations according to Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR.

3.2. Scanning Images (Food)

When using the app, you can scan and upload images of food.

The images are stored on servers in the EU: To ensure an adequate level of protection for your data.

Purpose of processing: The images are used for analysis and evaluation of the captured information to provide you with personalized features and results.

Processing is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

3.3. Sharing with Third Parties

For the content analysis of uploaded images, we use external service providers, namely:

OpenAI
Anthropic
Replicate

Data transfer to third parties is based on your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

Your personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary for the respective purposes or as required by legal retention periods. As soon as the purpose ceases to exist or you revoke your consent, the corresponding data will be routinely deleted, unless there is another legal basis for storage.

5. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. Our security measures are continuously improved in line with technological developments.

6. Your Rights as a Data Subject

You have the right to:

Obtain information about the personal data we process
Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
Request deletion of your data unless legal retention obligations prevent this
Request restriction of the processing of your data
Request data portability
Object to the processing of your data
File a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy as needed to comply with current legal requirements or changes to our services. Please visit this page regularly to stay informed about any changes.

8. Contact

For questions or concerns about data protection, please contact: Maximilian Geithe Schöne Aussicht 7 07639 Weißenborn contact@culinaro.ai