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Privacy Policy

Effective date: 30 April 2026  |  Responsible party: Strogonofy Designs (PTY) Ltd, South Africa

Our Cookbook (“the App”) is operated by Strogonofy Designs. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information we collect

2. How we use your data

3. Lawful basis for processing

Under POPIA Section 11 and GDPR Article 6, we process your data on the basis of: (a) your consent, (b) contractual necessity (to provide the service), and (c) legitimate interest (to improve and secure the App).

4. Data storage & security

Your data is stored in Google Firebase (Cloud Firestore) servers. We use encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS), Firebase Authentication, and Firestore security rules to protect your information. API keys are proxied through a secure Cloudflare Worker and never exposed to the client.

5. Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account or request data deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days. Anonymised analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

6. Your rights (POPIA & GDPR)

You have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@ourcookbook.app. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for the App to function. Analytics (GA4) and marketing (Meta Pixel) cookies are only loaded after you give consent via our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time from the landing page.

8. Children

The App is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact

Information Officer: Pedro Loureiro
Email: hello@ourcookbook.app
Complaints may also be lodged with the Information Regulator (South Africa).