Privacy Policy

Cook It! – Recipe Collection
Last updated: November 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Mariana Steblii (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Cook It! – Recipe Collection mobile application (the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information I Collect

1.1 Personal Information

• Email address – collected when you create an account or sign in via email/password, Google Sign-In, or Sign in with Apple.
  
  

• Profile data from authentication providers (such as your display name or Apple-generated ID) may be used to manage your account.
  
  

• Uploaded images – you may optionally upload photos from your device’s camera roll as recipe images.
  
  

1.2 Usage Data

• The App uses Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous data about how the App is used (e.g., screens visited, session duration, app version). This helps improve app performance and user experience.
  
  

2. How I Use Your Information

Your data is used for:

• User authentication and account management
  
  

• Displaying and storing your recipes and uploaded images
  
  

• Improving app functionality and user experience through analytics
  
  

• Communicating with you if you reach out for support
  
  

3. Data Storage and Security

All user data (including authentication and analytics data) is securely stored and managed through Google Firebase, which complies with industry-standard security practices and GDPR requirements.

I do not sell, rent, or trade your data to any third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

The App relies on the following third-party services that may collect information according to their own privacy policies:

• Firebase Authentication and Firestore (Google LLC)
  https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
  
  

• Firebase Analytics (Google LLC)
  https://policies.google.com/privacy
  
  

• Sign in with Apple (Apple Inc.)
  https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
  
  

These providers may process data on servers located outside your country of residence, but they are GDPR-compliant and provide safeguards for data transfers.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)

As a user located in the European Union (EU), you have the following rights:

• Access your personal data
  
  

• Correct inaccurate data
  
  

• Request deletion of your data (“Right to be forgotten”)
  
  

• Withdraw consent at any time
  
  

You can delete your account directly within the app, which permanently removes your data from Firebase.

6. Data Retention

Your personal information is retained only as long as your account exists. When you delete your account, all related personal data and uploaded images are permanently removed.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. I do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally. You are encouraged to review it periodically. Changes take effect immediately upon publication in the app or on the app’s website.

9. Contact

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
📧 cookit@fastmail.com