Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 7, 2026

buttuh ("we," "our," or "us") operates the buttuh mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our App.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and an optional profile photo. Your password is handled securely by Firebase Authentication and is never stored in plain text.

Recipes and Content
We store recipes you save, share, or create within the App. Community recipes you share are visible to other logged-in users.

Usage Data
We collect basic usage data such as your subscription status and daily AI chat usage count. We do not track your location or collect device identifiers for advertising.

Profile Photo
Your profile photo is stored locally on your device. It is not uploaded to our servers.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

- To provide and maintain the App
- To manage your account and saved recipes
- To process subscription purchases
- To generate AI-powered recipe suggestions and chat responses
- To enable community features (sharing recipes, ratings, following)

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

We use the following third-party services:

- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, cloud database (Firestore). Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- OpenAI — AI-powered recipe suggestions and chat. Messages you send to the "Ask buttuh" feature are processed by OpenAI's API. OpenAI's privacy policy: https://openai.com/privacy
- Unsplash — Fallback ingredient images. Unsplash's privacy policy: https://unsplash.com/privacy
- Apple StoreKit — Subscription payment processing. Apple's privacy policy: https://www.apple.com/privacy

DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Your account data and recipes are stored securely in Google Firebase (Firestore) with authentication-based access rules. Only you can access your saved recipes and profile data. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.

DATA SHARING

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Data is only shared with the third-party services listed above as necessary to operate the App.

DATA RETENTION AND DELETION

You may delete your account at any time from the Profile screen in the App. When you delete your account, all associated data (profile, saved recipes, following list) is permanently removed from our servers. Your Firebase Authentication account is also deleted.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

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

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@buttuh.me