Privacy Policy

Introduction

Utopia Digital ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Pit Mentor mobile application (the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our App.

By using Pit Mentor, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account Information:

  • Name and email address (for account creation)

  • Profile photo (optional)

  • Username and display name

  • Password (encrypted and hashed)

Profile and Preferences:

  • Dietary restrictions and preferences

  • Cooking skill level

  • Equipment owned (smoker types, probe brands)

  • Location (city/region for weather data)

  • Timezone information

Cook Data:

  • Recipe selections and modifications

  • Temperature readings from connected probes

  • Cook duration and timing data

  • Photos of your food (stored locally and optionally shared)

  • Cook ratings and notes

  • Shopping lists and ingredient preferences

Social Features:

  • Comments and interactions with other users

  • Shared cook logs and recipes

  • Community contributions and ratings

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

  • Device type, model, and operating system

  • Unique device identifiers

  • Mobile network information

  • App version and usage statistics

Sensor and Hardware Data:

  • Bluetooth probe temperature readings

  • Connected smoker data (when integrated)

  • Device sensors (GPS for weather location, if permitted)

  • Bluetooth and WiFi connection status

Usage Analytics:

  • Feature usage patterns

  • Session duration and frequency

  • Navigation paths within the app

  • Error logs and crash reports

Environmental Data:

  • Weather conditions (temperature, humidity, wind)

  • Ambient cooking conditions

  • Time and date of cooking sessions

Third-Party Data

Hardware Integrations:

  • Data from connected temperature probes (MEATER, FireBoard, Weber iGrill, etc.)

  • Smart smoker data (Traeger, Weber Connect, etc.)

  • Data processed through manufacturer APIs

Weather Services:

  • Location-based weather data from third-party providers

  • Environmental conditions affecting cooking

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

App Functionality:

  • Provide real-time cooking guidance and predictions

  • Generate personalized recipe recommendations

  • Track and analyze your cooking progress

  • Synchronize data across your devices

  • Enable social features and community sharing

AI and Machine Learning:

  • Train predictive models for cook time estimation

  • Improve stall detection algorithms

  • Enhance recipe recommendation accuracy

  • Develop better temperature prediction models

  • Create anonymized datasets for algorithm improvement

Safety and Quality:

  • Monitor for unsafe cooking temperatures

  • Provide food safety alerts and warnings

  • Identify equipment malfunctions

  • Improve app stability and performance

Enhanced Services (Premium Features)

  • Advanced AI predictions and coaching

  • Unlimited cook history storage

  • Multi-probe simultaneous monitoring

  • Priority customer support

  • Early access to new features

Communication

  • Send important safety alerts

  • Provide cooking reminders and notifications

  • Share product updates and new features

  • Respond to customer support inquiries

  • Send marketing communications (with opt-in consent)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information In These Limited Circumstances:

Service Providers:

  • Cloud hosting providers (AWS/Google Cloud) for data storage

  • Analytics services for app improvement

  • Customer support platforms

  • Payment processors (for premium subscriptions)

Hardware Partners:

  • Temperature probe manufacturers (for device integration)

  • Smart smoker companies (for direct equipment control)

  • Data shared only as necessary for functionality

Anonymized Community Data:

  • Aggregate cooking trends and statistics

  • Anonymous temperature curves and cook patterns

  • Regional cooking preferences (non-identifying)

  • Equipment performance data (anonymized)

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law or legal process

  • To protect safety and prevent fraud

  • To defend our legal rights

  • In connection with business transfers

We Do NOT Sell Your Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

Security Measures

Encryption:

  • All data transmitted using TLS/SSL encryption

  • Personal data encrypted at rest

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive information

Access Controls:

  • Role-based access to personal data

  • Multi-factor authentication for staff

  • Regular security audits and assessments

  • Principle of least privilege access

Data Protection:

  • Regular security monitoring

  • Automated threat detection

  • Secure backup procedures

  • Incident response protocols

Data Retention

Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 30 days after deletion Cook Logs: Retained for 7 years or until account deletion Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for improvement purposes Support Data: Retained for 3 years for quality assurance

You can request data deletion at any time through the app settings or by contacting us.

Your Rights and Choices

Data Access and Control

Account Management:

  • View and update your profile information

  • Download your complete cook history

  • Delete individual cook sessions

  • Export data in standard formats

Privacy Controls:

  • Opt-out of marketing communications

  • Control sharing with community features

  • Manage connected device permissions

  • Choose data processing preferences

Legal Rights (Where Applicable)

Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar laws, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Delete your personal data

  • Restrict data processing

  • Data portability

  • Object to certain processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@pitmentor.com

Children's Privacy

PitMaster AI is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside your jurisdiction where privacy laws may differ. By using our App, you consent to this transfer.

We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions

  • Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

  • Know what personal information is collected

  • Know if personal information is sold/disclosed

  • Say no to sale of personal information

  • Access personal information

  • Request deletion of personal information

  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.

Cookies and Tracking

The App uses local storage and may use cookies for:

  • Authentication and session management

  • Storing user preferences

  • Analytics and performance monitoring

  • Functionality improvements

You can manage tracking preferences in the app settings.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through:

  • In-app notifications

  • Email notifications (to registered users)

  • App store update notes

  • Website announcements

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

Privacy Questions and Requests

Email: privacy@pitmaster.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 30 days

Customer Support

Email: support@pitmentor.com
Website: [Your Website URL]

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@pitmentor.com (where required by law)

Additional Information

Business Model Transparency

Our app operates on a freemium model:

  • Free tier: Basic features with ads

  • Premium subscriptions: Enhanced AI features

  • No sale of personal data

  • Affiliate partnerships (disclosed in-app)

Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these external sites. We encourage reviewing their privacy policies.

Data Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, you are responsible for keeping your information current. Please update your profile regularly for the best experience.