Request data deletion
Kitchen Buddy is offline-first and does not require a Kitchen Buddy account.
Most kitchen data never leaves your phone. Use the steps below to delete data on your device
and to request deletion of any personal data Lucky Tools processes as a controller.
Steps to delete your data
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Delete all local Kitchen Buddy data (immediate)
On your Android device:- Open Settings → Apps → Kitchen Buddy → Storage
- Tap Clear storage / Clear data (wording varies by device)
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Optional: export first
If you want a personal copy, use any in-app export/share options (for example JSON backup, shopping list, or PDF) before clearing data or uninstalling. -
Request deletion from Lucky Tools (email)
Email us at autoaccentsni@gmail.com with subject line “Kitchen Buddy data deletion request”. Include:- That you are requesting deletion under this page for Kitchen Buddy by Lucky Tools
- The Google account email used for Play (only if relevant to purchases or prior contact)
- Any other detail that helps us identify prior correspondence with you
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Google Play purchases and subscriptions
Payment and subscription records are handled by Google Play, not by a Kitchen Buddy server. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Google Play → Payments & subscriptions. For Google’s own data practices, use Google’s account and privacy tools. -
Advertising (AdMob)
If you used the free version with ads, Google AdMob may process device identifiers and related ad data under Google’s policies. Reset or limit your advertising ID in Android settings, and use Google’s ad / privacy controls. We do not run a separate Kitchen Buddy ad profile database. -
Optional online product lookup
If you used online barcode lookup, third-party product databases (for example Open Food Facts) may retain technical query logs under their policies. We do not operate those services and cannot delete their logs on your behalf. Turn the feature off in Kitchen Buddy Settings to stop further lookups.
What is deleted
- On your device (after Clear data / uninstall): kitchen inventory, cook timers and sessions, meal diary, allergen profile, shopping lists, local settings, trial/premium flags stored in the app, care keys you typed in, and other Kitchen Buddy app storage on that device.
- From Lucky Tools (after a valid email request): any personal data we hold that we can reasonably identify as yours (for example privacy emails you sent us, and any other controller records we keep outside your device). We do not operate a cloud pantry sync server, so there is no remote pantry file to erase on our side in the normal case.
What may be kept (and for how long)
- Legal / abuse / correspondence records: we may retain limited email correspondence needed to handle your request or defend legal claims, typically for up to 24 months, or longer if required by law.
- Google Play / Google payments: purchase history and payment details are retained by Google under Google’s policies and legal requirements. We cannot erase Google’s payment ledger.
- Ad networks: AdMob and related Google advertising systems retain data under Google’s retention schedules. Use Google’s tools for those systems.
- Third-party product databases: retention of technical logs from optional barcode lookups follows those services’ own policies.
- Backups you created: files you exported or shared yourself (JSON, PDF, Markdown, QR images, etc.) remain under your control until you delete them from email, cloud drives, or other places you sent them.
- Device backups: if your phone manufacturer or Google One backed up app data despite app settings, clear those backups in your device/Google backup settings.
How long requests take
Device deletion is immediate when you clear storage or uninstall. Email requests to Lucky Tools are normally handled within 30 days (sooner when possible). We will reply to confirm.
Contact
Lucky Tools — Kitchen Buddy data deletion
Email:
autoaccentsni@gmail.com
Full privacy details: Privacy Policy for Kitchen Buddy