Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Oota ("we", "our", "us") is an AI-powered meal planning application for Indian households. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information we collect

• Phone number — used for account creation and WhatsApp communication
• Household information — cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions, family members
• Meal preferences — dishes you like, dislike, or want to avoid
• Cook information — name, phone number, language preferences

How we use your information

• Generate personalised meal suggestions using AI
• Send daily menu notifications to your household cook via WhatsApp
• Improve meal planning recommendations over time

WhatsApp communication

We use Meta's WhatsApp Business API to send meal plans and voice notes to cooks. By using Oota, you consent to receiving WhatsApp messages from us. You can opt out at any time by contacting us.

Data security

Your data is stored securely on encrypted servers in Mumbai, India (AWS ap-south-1 region). We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

Data retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your data at any time — see deleting your account.

Contact us

For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@oota-ai.com.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via WhatsApp or in-app notification.