Privacy policy
General Information
The application "OH, a potato!" (hereinafter "App") is provided by The ZERO-WASTE COMPANY SRL, Registration Code: 47967009, Bobalna Str. 13, Targu Mures, 540006, Romania (hereinafter "We" or "Us"). Every time this App is used, data about your mobile end device are automatically collected, processed, and used. Protection of your privacy when you use the App and/or Services is important to us. Therefore, we would like to inform you below which of your personal data will be collected when you use the App and/or Services and how these data are handled. You can view this Data Privacy Declaration at any time on our website at https://ohapotato.app/privacy_policy
This website uses SSL or TLS encryption for security reasons during the transmission of your personal data and other confidential content (e.g. orders or inquiries to the controller). You can recognize an encrypted connection by the character string https:// and the lock symbol in your browser line. Your personal data will only be transmitted encrypted. In order to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, modification or distribution of data by unauthorized persons, we have also taken technical and organizational security measures according to the state of the art. We regularly review these security measures and, if necessary, adapt them to technological progress.
Logfiles
We process so-called access data (in particular your IP address) for statistical evaluations for the purpose of the operation, security and technical optimizations on our website. This enables us to present our content more effectively, and to detect potential errors. We collect access data when you call up our website and save it in a log file (so-called log file):
- Operating system
- Device model (e.g. iPhone 14 Pro)
- Purchase data (e.g. subscription option chosen)
- Date and time of access of app
- Approximate country and city based on IP address
We cannot identify you based on this information. Log data is regularly deleted (after 90 days at the latest). The legal basis for this data processing can be found in our legitimate interest, within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f) GDPR.
Application Features
| Feature | Data Processed | When Data is Processed | Purpose of Processing | Subprocessor & Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PotatoGPT search | Your search request (e.g. recipes for ramen) | Submit PotatoGPT search query | Find relevant recipes from the Web and present them in the application for easy meal planning | OpenAI, USA |
| PotatoGPT recipe generator | The ingredients stored in the Fridge section of the application, your personal diet and cuisine preferences stored in the application | Tap on get recipes from the Fridge section of the application, then select PotatoGPT | Generate recipes using the ingredients provided | OpenAI, USA |
| Recipe saver | Content of user submitted webpage link | Tap on import recipe from link | Display relevant recipe information | OpenAI, USA |
| CO₂ and € impact estimations | Ingredient and meal activity, food waste logs, regional settings | During activity and background syncing | Estimate personal savings and environmental impact | OpenAI, USA |
| Expiry dates & spoilage alerts | Ingredient scans and logs | On scan and daily sync | Predict expiry windows based on guidelines and region | OpenAI, USA |
| Food storage & preservation tips | Stored ingredient data and status | Based on expiry triggers | Offer customized storage or rescue advice | OpenAI, USA |
Application Improvement
To enable an analysis of our iOS app, e.g. for performance monitoring and error logs, we use the service provider Firebase. Firebase is a Google subsidiary and is based in San Francisco (CA), USA. The purpose of using Firebase is to detect technical crashes and other errors in our app and to reduce the error rate. For this purpose, the user data is transferred to Firebase in an anonymous form.
The legal basis for this data processing is your consent given to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR).
Google is certified according to the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and guarantees an adequate level of data protection in terms of the GDPR: https://www.privacyshield.gov/participant?id=a2zt000000001L5AAI&status=Active
You can find the corresponding data protection declaration at https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de
In order to understand technical problems related to our mobile apps, we use Crashlytics. Crashlytics is an analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Crashlytics collects technical information about your device (such as operating system and model) and gives us immediate insight into which versions of our apps are being used. You can find more information in Crashlytics' terms of use: https://firebase.google.com/terms/crashlytics
Crashlytics provides us with detailed technical information about crashes and other errors in our app. No personal data is transmitted. Only real-time crash reports are sent with exact details about code-fragments and device information, which should simplify maintenance and improve the resulting stability of the app. The legal basis for this data processing is your consent given to us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR).
For more information, please refer to the Crashlytics data processing and security terms: https://firebase.google.com/terms/crashlytics-app-distribution-data-processing-terms/
Analytics
We use tracking technologies on our website and app to measure, evaluate and optimise our content. We can also identify security risks in order to protect our users and partners from fraud. The legal basis for this data processing is the consent you have given us (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a) GDPR).
We use PostHog for product analytics, helping us understand user behavior and improve feature design and experience. PostHog is a privacy-first analytics platform. All data is anonymized where possible. We do not store personally identifiable information in analytics tools.
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. This policy is effective as of 2026-01-11.
Contact us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at office@ohapotato.app.