SousChefAI/PRIVACY_SETUP.md

Privacy Configuration for SousChefAI

Camera Permission Setup (Required)

The app needs camera access to scan ingredients and monitor cooking. Follow these steps to add the required privacy descriptions:

Method 1: Using Xcode Target Settings (Recommended)

1. Open the project in Xcode
2. Select the SousChefAI target in the project navigator
3. Go to the Info tab
4. Under "Custom iOS Target Properties", click the + button
5. Add the following keys with their values:

Camera Permission:

• Key: Privacy - Camera Usage Description
• Value: SousChefAI needs camera access to scan your fridge for ingredients and monitor your cooking progress in real-time.

Microphone Permission (for voice guidance):

• Key: Privacy - Microphone Usage Description
• Value: SousChefAI uses the microphone to provide voice-guided cooking instructions.

Method 2: Manual Info.plist (Alternative)

If you prefer to manually edit the Info.plist:

1. In Xcode, right-click on the SousChefAI folder
2. Select New File → Property List
3. Name it Info.plist
4. Add these entries:

<key>NSCameraUsageDescription</key>
<string>SousChefAI needs camera access to scan your fridge for ingredients and monitor your cooking progress in real-time.</string>

<key>NSMicrophoneUsageDescription</key>
<string>SousChefAI uses the microphone to provide voice-guided cooking instructions.</string>

Verifying the Setup

After adding the privacy descriptions:

1. Clean the build folder: Product → Clean Build Folder (⌘ + Shift + K)
2. Rebuild the project: Product → Build (⌘ + B)
3. Run on a device or simulator
4. When you first open the Scanner view, you should see a permission dialog

Troubleshooting

"App crashed when accessing camera"

• Ensure you added NSCameraUsageDescription to the target's Info settings
• Clean and rebuild the project
• Restart Xcode if the permission isn't taking effect

"Permission dialog not appearing"

• Check that the Info settings were saved
• Try deleting the app from the simulator/device and reinstalling
• Reset privacy settings on the simulator: Device → Erase All Content and Settings

"Multiple Info.plist errors"

• Modern Xcode projects use automatic Info.plist generation
• Use Method 1 (Target Settings) instead of creating a manual file
• If you created Info.plist manually, make sure to configure the build settings to use it

Privacy Manifest

The PrivacyInfo.xcprivacy file is included for App Store compliance. This declares:

• No tracking
• No third-party SDK tracking domains
• Camera access is for app functionality only

Testing Camera Permissions

1. Build and run the app
2. Navigate to the Scan tab
3. You should see a permission dialog
4. Grant camera access
5. The camera preview should appear

If permission is denied:

• Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Camera
• Find SousChefAI and enable it
• Relaunch the app

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Note: These privacy descriptions are required by Apple's App Store guidelines. Apps that access camera without proper usage descriptions will be rejected.