Cookify's Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Cookify

Last Updated: March 03, 2024

Welcome to Cookify! This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("Cookify").

1. Information We Collect

a. Account Information:

When you create an account on Cookify, we collect the following information:

  • First Name
  • Last Name (optional)
  • Email Address
  • Securely stored encrypted password
b. Recipe Information:

Cookify allows users to create and share recipes. Information such as recipe details, images, and categorization may be collected.

c. Kitchen Information:

Users can create kitchens, forming private groups. Information about kitchens, including members, shared recipes, and discussions, may be collected.

d. User Interactions:

We collect information about user interactions, such as adding/removing recipes, favoriting recipes, adding/removing users from kitchens, and account deletion.

e. Public Information:

Publicly shared recipes and associated information, such as categories and regions, are accessible to all Cookify users.

f. Search Queries:

Information related to search queries made by users within the app is collected anonymously.

g. Profile Pictures and Recipe Images:

Images uploaded by users for profile pictures and recipes are securely stored in Firebase Storage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve Cookify's features and services.
  • To personalize user experience and content recommendations.
  • To communicate with users regarding their account and app-related updates.
  • To analyze usage patterns and improve app performance.

3. Data Sharing and Security

a. Kitchen Information:

Information within private kitchens is shared only among authorized members of that kitchen and is not made public.

b. Firebase Storage:

Profile pictures and recipe images are securely stored in Firebase Storage with restricted access.

c. Third-Party Services:

Cookify may use third-party services for analytics and advertising. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these services.

4. User Control

Users have the ability to:

  • Delete their account, which will permanently remove their data(Public recipes will not be deleted).
  • Manage privacy settings for recipes and kitchens.
  • Favorite and unfavorite recipes.
  • Users can choose whether to be included in kitchens. If opted out, other users will not be able to add them to kitchens.
  • Users can decide whether to display their name publicly within the app. If opted out, their name will not be shown publicly.
  • Users can customize their notification settings, including the choice to turn off certain types of notifications.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Your Contact Email Address].

6. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will be accessible within the app.

By using Cookify, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.