Recipes App | Last updated: May 4, 2026
Welcome to the Recipes App ("we", "our", or "us"), developed by Black Apps. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application on Android or iOS (the "App").
By using the App you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the App.
When you sign in with Google, we receive and store the following information from your Google account:
You may use the App without signing in, but social features (friends, recipe sharing, push notifications) require an account.
When you create or edit recipes, we store:
When you use the friends and sharing features, we store:
We collect your device's Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) push token to deliver notifications about friend requests and recipe shares. This token is stored in our database and refreshed automatically by the device.
With your permission, the App accesses your device camera and photo gallery solely to let you attach photos to recipes. Captured or selected images are saved locally on your device. They are not uploaded to our servers.
With your permission, the App uses your device microphone for speech-to-text input so you can dictate recipe ingredients or instructions. The audio stream is processed in real time by your device's built-in speech recognition service (Android: Google Speech Recognition; iOS: Apple Speech Framework) and converted to text. We do not record, store, or transmit your audio.
The App integrates Firebase Analytics, which automatically collects certain usage data such as app sessions, first-open events, and general device attributes (OS version, device model, country). This data is aggregated and used to improve the App. We do not send custom events beyond Firebase's default collection.
The following preferences are stored only on your device and are never transmitted:
| Purpose | Data Used |
|---|---|
| Authenticating your account | Google UID, email, display name, photo URL |
| Storing and syncing your recipes | Recipe content (title, ingredients, instructions) |
| Enabling friend discovery by email | Email address (indexed in our database) |
| Displaying your public profile to other users | Display name, email, profile photo URL |
| Sending social notifications | FCM token, sender display name |
| Sharing recipes between friends | Recipe content, sender display name |
| Attaching photos to recipes | Camera / gallery images (local only) |
| Voice dictation for recipe input | Microphone audio (processed on-device, not stored) |
| Improving the App | Aggregated usage analytics (Firebase Analytics) |
Your display name, email address, and profile photo are visible to other App users when they search for you by email, receive a friend request from you, visit your public profile, or scan your profile QR code. Recipe content you share is delivered directly to the recipient's account.
We use the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or others.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial purposes.
We retain your account data (profile, recipes, friends list, shared recipes) for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete your profile, recipes, friend relationships, and shared recipes from our database.
Firebase Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention periods (up to 14 months for user-level data). Aggregated, de-identified data may be retained longer.
Images and preferences stored locally on your device are removed when you uninstall the App or clear the App's data through your device settings.
| Permission | Why It Is Required |
|---|---|
| Internet | Required to communicate with Firebase services and sync data |
| Camera | Lets you take photos to attach to recipes |
| Read Media Images / Storage | Lets you select existing photos from your gallery for recipes |
| Record Audio | Enables voice dictation for entering recipe text |
All sensitive permissions are requested at runtime. You can revoke any permission at any time in your device settings; doing so will disable the corresponding feature.
We rely on Firebase's built-in security infrastructure, including TLS encryption in transit and database security rules that restrict access to each user's own data. Friend and recipe data is accessible only to the specific users involved in a friendship or share.
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong password for your Google account and to keep your device secure.
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To request account deletion or a copy of your data, please contact us using the information in Section 11.
Your data is processed and stored on Google's servers, which may be located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. By using the App you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection rules than your own. Google's data transfer mechanisms comply with applicable international requirements.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us: