Privacy Policy

Welcome to Testy Troove, your culinary companion. Your privacy is paramount to us. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, protection, and sharing of your information when you use our "Testy Troove" mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you.

1.1. Information You Provide Directly:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): When you register or log in, you may provide us with personal details such as your full name and email address. This information is used to create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide personalized services.
• Profile Information: You may choose to add additional information to your profile, such as dietary preferences, cooking skill level (adjust if applicable), which helps us to personalize your experience.

1.2. Information Collected Automatically (Usage Data):

• App Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the App, including recipes viewed or saved, search queries, favorited items, features used, and session durations.
• Device Information: We collect IP address, device type, unique identifiers, operating system version, mobile network info, and browser type.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically log usage data, crashes, and timestamps when you access the App.

1.3. Location Information:

If you grant permission, we may collect precise or approximate location data to provide localized content or suggest nearby culinary events. You can enable or disable location services through your device settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide and Maintain the App: Including account management, customer support, and essential operations.
• To Improve and Personalize: Tailoring content, features, and recipe suggestions.
• For Communication: Sending updates, alerts, and promotional content (opt-in based).
• For Analytics and Research: Understanding demographics and behavior using aggregated data.
• For Security and Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing technical issues or fraud.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We value your privacy and do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it in the following situations:

3.1. With Service Providers:

We work with third-party providers for hosting, analytics, support, and email delivery (e.g., Google Analytics, AWS, SendGrid). They access data only to perform their tasks and are bound by confidentiality.

3.2. For Legal Reasons:

We may disclose information as required by law or legal request from authorities.

3.3. Business Transfers:

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be part of the transferred assets. We will notify you of changes via email or a notice on the App.

3.4. Aggregated or Anonymized Data:

We may share non-identifiable data for business or research purposes, or to improve services.

4. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. While we do our best, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Data Rights

• Access and Update: Manage your profile data in the App settings.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails through provided links or by contacting us.
• Account Deletion: Request deletion of your data by emailing testytroove@gmail.com.
• Data Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your personal data.

6. Children's Privacy

Testy Troove is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe your child has shared data, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We'll notify you by posting updates here and updating the "Effective Date." Continued use after updates signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Compliance with Apple App Store Guidelines

This policy complies with Apple's guidelines, including transparency about data use and collection practices.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: testytroove@gmail.com