Privacy Policy

Aura Chef · Last updated: July 19, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Jamie Jacobs ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Aura Chef mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only what's needed to run the game and save your progress:

• Email address and password — only if you choose to create an account. We collect your email address and a password to authenticate you and link your saved game to your account. Passwords are stored only as a secure hash; we never see or store your actual password.
• Game data — your in-game progress, such as your chosen chef name, level and Aura, ingredients, discovered recipes, completed kitchens, and your audio settings.
• Leaderboard scores — if you have an account, your Aura total, star count, and number of discovered recipes are stored so the App can show global rankings. The leaderboard is anonymous: it displays scores and rank only. Your email, chef name, and any other identifying information are never published to it or visible to other players.
• On-device data — the same game data is stored locally on your device so you can play offline and as a guest without an account.

We do not collect your real name, precise location, contacts, photos, payment information, or device advertising identifiers.

2. What We Do NOT Do

• We do not sell or rent your personal information.
• We do not show third-party advertising.
• We do not use third-party analytics or tracking SDKs.
• We do not process any payments (the App is free).

3. How We Use Information

• To create and authenticate your account.
• To save your game progress and sync it across your devices.
• To calculate and display anonymous global leaderboard rankings.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the App.
• To respond to support requests you send us.

4. Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to operate the App. They process data only on our behalf:

• Supabase — provides our authentication and cloud database. Your email and game data are stored securely on Supabase's infrastructure. See Supabase's Privacy Policy.
• Apple App Store / Google Play — distribute the App and may collect their own diagnostic and account data under their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your account email and game save are stored in our cloud database, protected by row-level security so that only your authenticated account can access your own data. Leaderboard scores are readable by all players by design, but contain no names or identifying information — only numbers. You can only ever write to your own leaderboard entry. We use industry-standard safeguards, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We keep your account and game data until you delete them. You can:

• Use Profile → Start Over in the App to erase your game progress, or
• Use Profile → Delete Account to permanently delete your account and all associated data from our servers, including your leaderboard entry, or
• Email us at shawn.siegel2@gmail.com to request deletion.

Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live (for example, under the EU/UK GDPR or California's CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at shawn.siegel2@gmail.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

8. Children's Privacy

Aura Chef is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us at shawn.siegel2@gmail.com and we will delete it.

9. International Users

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the App, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you within the App. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Policy or your data? Email us at shawn.siegel2@gmail.com.