Privacy Policy

At Forkestrate ("we," "us," or "our"), we recognize the importance of your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy provides a detailed explanation of how we collect, use, and share your information when you use our services, including features that incorporate artificial intelligence (AI). By engaging with our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to deliver and enhance our services, comply with legal obligations, and ensure the best experience for our users.

‍1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, password, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Content and Preferences: This includes recipes, notes, and customizations you input while using the app.
• Communications: Any feedback, questions, or support inquiries you submit.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Details about how you interact with the app, including the features you use and the actions you perform.
• Device Information: Data such as IP address, device type, browser version, operating system, and app version.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track user behavior and improve functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes such as:

• ‍Providing Services: Creating personalized recipe roadmaps and delivering AI-generated outputs.
• Improving Features: Analyzing usage trends to enhance user experience and develop new functionality.
• Communications: Sending updates, marketing materials (with your consent), and support responses.
• Compliance: Ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Partners assisting in app operation, such as cloud storage or AI model hosting.
• ‍Business Transactions: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
• ‍Legal Compliance: To comply with laws or respond to lawful requests.
• ‍Your Consent: With your explicit permission.

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:‍

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal information.
• Restriction: Limit how we process your personal information.
• Portability: Receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
• Transparency: Learn how your personal data is being used.
• Opt-Out: Decline the sale or sharing of your personal information, if applicable.

To exercise your rights or for questions about specific legal rights available in your region, contact us at hello@forkestrate.com.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

6. AI and Automated Decision-Making

Forkestrate leverages AI to enhance your experience. While AI-generated outputs aim to be accurate and helpful, they may occasionally produce unexpected results. Data processed by AI features is anonymized wherever possible to safeguard your privacy.

7. International Data Transfers

Forkestrate operates globally. By using our services, you consent to your data being transferred to and processed in countries outside your own, including those with different privacy protections.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by email or app notifications.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@forkestrate.com.