We take your privacy seriously. Here's exactly what we collect and why.

Kinji (“Kinji”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is owned and operated by WTL Vision Corp. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, in accordance with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) and applicable Canadian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have as a user of Kinji.

By using Kinji's website, mobile app, or services (collectively, the “Services”), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate Kinji, improve your experience, and provide our services.

A. Information you provide directly

• Account information (name, email address, password)
• Pantry items and inventory data
• Grocery lists and shopping habits
• Recipes you save, create, or refine
• Allergy information and dietary preferences
• Photos you upload (e.g., pantry scans, receipts, food items)
• Feedback or support messages

B. Information collected automatically

• Device data (model, OS version, browser type)
• Usage data (features used, interactions, timestamps)
• Log data (IP address, errors, performance metrics)

C. Information from third-party integrations

If you choose to connect to third-party services or retailers, we may receive data such as:

• Store flyers or price data
• Grocery delivery preferences
• Loyalty or rewards program identifiers (if enabled in future updates)

D. Payment Information

Kinji does NOT store or process full credit card numbers. Payments are handled securely by our PCI-DSS compliant payment partners (e.g., Stripe, Square). We may receive only:

• Payment tokens
• Subscription status
• Last 4 digits of card (for display only)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Core functionality

• Set up and manage your account
• Track and update your pantry inventory
• Generate personalized meal ideas and recipes
• Provide grocery list recommendations and price comparisons

Feature improvement

• Train and improve Kinji’s AI systems (in a privacy-compliant manner)
• Enhance user experience and personalize app content

Communications

• Send notifications (inventory expiry alerts, recipe suggestions, price drops)
• Send account or transactional emails
• Send optional marketing communications (only with express consent)

Security & compliance

• Detect fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
• Maintain secure systems and comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Legal Basis for Collection and Use

Under PIPEDA, we rely on:

A. Consent

You provide consent when you:

• Create an account
• Add data to your pantry
• Upload images
• Enable notifications
• Provide dietary information

You may withdraw consent at any time (see Your Rights below).

B. Legitimate business purposes

For maintaining security, preventing fraud, improving the platform, and operating the Kinji app.

Sharing Your Information

We share data only with trusted service providers who help us operate Kinji:

A. Service Providers

• Cloud hosting (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud)
• Analytics tools
• Email/SMS services
• Payment processors (PCI-DSS certified)

These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes.

B. Legal requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with law or a valid legal request
• Protect our rights, users, or the public
• Investigate suspected misuse or fraud

We do not share user data with advertisers or data brokers.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some of our service providers store data in the United States or other countries. When your information leaves Canada, it remains protected under contractual measures that ensure a comparable level of protection as required under PIPEDA.

How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Services
• Meet legal or accounting requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records

You may request deletion at any time.

How We Protect Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including:

• TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Encryption at rest for stored data
• MFA and role-based access controls for staff
• Limited access to production systems
• Regular security reviews and logging
• Secure development and testing practices

While no system is 100% secure, we take industry-standard precautions to protect your data.

Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

A. Access your information

Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

B. Correct your information

Ask us to fix inaccurate or outdated information.

C. Withdraw consent

Disable features, delete data, or request account deletion.

D. Challenge compliance

Contact us with any concerns about our privacy practices.

Children's Privacy

Kinji may offer a Kids Mode feature designed for family use. We limit the collection of children's information and require parental setup and oversight. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the app or by contacting us. Upon deletion:

• Pantry and recipe data is removed or anonymized
• Payment access is terminated
• Backup systems purge the data according to retention schedules

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect changes in features, laws, or best practices. We will notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notifications.

Contact Us

Privacy Officer: Tiffany Lam
WTL Vision Corp – Kinji
Email: Tiffany@kinji.ai
Website: www.kinji.ai

If you feel your privacy concerns were not addressed, you may contact:
Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
www.priv.gc.ca