Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Roux Studios, LLC ("Roux," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the Roux mobile application and related services (the "Service"). Roux is designed to help users organize recipes, plan meals, and receive guidance while cooking. Protecting user privacy is important to us, and this policy explains what information we collect and how it is handled. By using Roux, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways when you use Roux.

Account Information

To use certain features of the Service, you may create a user account. When you create an account using Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we may receive information such as:

• Email address
• Your name
• A unique identifier from your sign-in provider

Roux does not collect or store passwords. Authentication is handled entirely by Apple or Google.

Content You Provide

Roux allows users to store and organize cooking-related information. Content you submit to the Service may include:

• Recipes
• Meal plans
• Grocery lists
• Ingredient lists
• Messages sent to the Roux assistant
• Images you choose to save
• Post-meal feedback such as ratings and serving notes
• Other cooking-related content

This information is stored in order to provide the features of the Service.

Inferred Preferences

Roux generates an inferred taste and cooking profile based on your activity in the app, including recipes you have cooked, meal feedback you have provided, and preferences you have set. This profile is used to personalize recommendations and is stored as part of your account data. You can view and edit this summary in Settings under "What Roux Knows."

Household Sharing

If you create or join a household, your recipes, meal plans, and shopping lists are visible to and editable by other members of that household. By joining a household, you consent to sharing this content with its members. You can leave a household at any time from Settings.

Voice Input

Roux allows users to interact with the app using voice input. When you speak to Roux:

• Audio is processed on your device using the iOS speech recognition (speech-to-text) framework
• The audio is converted into text
• The resulting transcription may be stored as part of your conversation history

Roux does not retain the original voice recordings after transcription unless required to operate the feature.

Images and Camera Input

Roux may allow users to share images during cooking in order to receive assistance. When images are submitted, they may be temporarily processed by image analysis or AI services and are used only to generate responses or guidance. Images are not permanently stored by Roux unless you explicitly save them as part of your content.

Device and Usage Information

We may automatically collect limited information about how the Service is used. This may include device type, operating system version, app version, crash logs, and general usage metrics. This information helps us maintain and improve the reliability and performance of the Service.

Analytics Information

Roux uses PostHog, a third-party analytics service, to understand how users interact with the application. PostHog receives information such as a unique user identifier, your email address, and records of in-app actions (for example, starting a cooking session, adding a recipe, or submitting feedback). This data does not include the content of your conversations with Roux. Analytics data is used to help us improve the app and identify areas where the user experience can be enhanced. You can learn more about PostHog's data practices at posthog.com/privacy.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve Roux. This includes using information to:

• Provide and operate the Service
• Store and organize recipes and meal plans
• Generate cooking guidance and responses
• Process voice and image interactions
• Generate shopping lists and other features
• Improve the quality of the Service
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Analyze how users interact with the app

We may also use aggregated or anonymized information to better understand usage patterns.

3. Artificial Intelligence Processing

Some features of Roux rely on artificial intelligence. Your inputs (such as text, images, or queries) may be processed by third-party AI service providers, including language models, speech-to-text services, and search APIs. These providers process data only to generate responses on our behalf. We do not use your personal content to train AI models.

4. Sharing of Information

Roux does not sell personal information for direct marketing purposes. However, we may share information in limited circumstances.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party providers that help us operate the Service. These providers may include:

• Cloud infrastructure providers
• AI service providers
• Speech recognition services
• AI-powered web search services
• Subscription and billing management providers (including in-app purchase processing via the App Store and RevenueCat)
• Analytics providers (PostHog)

These providers process information only to perform services on our behalf.

Advertising or Sponsorship Features

Roux does not currently use third-party advertising networks or sell data for advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy before implementing such features.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.

Business Transfers

If Roux Studios is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Retention

We retain user data for as long as necessary to provide the Service.

• Account and content data are retained until you delete your account
• Certain technical logs and analytics data may be retained for a limited period (e.g., up to 90 days) for security and performance purposes
• Backup copies may persist for a limited time after deletion

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information. Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your information
• Delete your account and associated data
• Request a copy of your data

You can update or delete content within the app, or request account deletion by contacting us at privacy@cookwithroux.com. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

7. Children's Privacy

Roux is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under this age without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete that information. Parents or guardians who believe that a child under 13 may have provided personal information to Roux may contact us at privacy@cookwithroux.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the security of the information we collect. These measures are designed to safeguard data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee absolute security, and users should take care to protect their account credentials.

9. Data Storage

Your information is stored on secure servers operated by our service providers, which may be located in the United States or other jurisdictions where those providers operate. In addition, certain data — including your recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and usage information — is stored locally on your device to enable offline access and improve performance. This local data is managed by the app and is removed when you uninstall the app or delete your account.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When updates are made, the revised policy will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Service after such changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: