Effective Date: February 3, 2025
Last Updated: February 3, 2025
Introduction
Cookmarks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the Cookmarks mobile application (the "App").
Information We Do NOT Collect
Cookmarks is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect, store on our servers, transmit to third parties, or share any of the following:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Device identifiers for tracking purposes
- Advertising IDs
- Precise location data
- Usage analytics or behavioral tracking data
- IP addresses or browsing history
- Your recipe content or photos
We have no servers or databases storing your personal information.
Local Data Storage
The App stores all your data locally on your device using Apple's Core Data framework. This data never leaves your device except through iCloud sync:
- Recipes: Recipe titles, ingredients, instructions, notes, and source URLs
- Recipe Images: Photos you add to recipes are stored locally on your device
- Categories: Custom categories you create to organize recipes
- App preferences: Your settings and display preferences
iCloud Sync
If you choose to enable iCloud sync, your recipe data is automatically backed up and synchronized across your Apple devices using Apple's CloudKit service:
- All recipe data is stored in your private iCloud account
- This data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Apple
- Only you can access this data through devices signed in to your iCloud account
- We cannot access your iCloud data
Recipe Import from Web
When you import recipes from websites:
- The App makes a direct connection from your device to the website (not through our servers)
- The website may log your IP address and request details per their privacy policy
- Recipe content and images are downloaded and stored locally on your device
- We do not track which websites you visit or recipes you import
Data Security
Since we don't collect or transmit your personal data to our servers, there is no centralized database that could be compromised. All data remains on your device or in your private iCloud account, protected by:
- Device encryption (if enabled)
- iCloud encryption (if sync is enabled)
- Your device passcode and biometric authentication
- Apple's security infrastructure
Your Rights and Data Control
You have full control over your data:
- Delete individual recipes: Swipe left on any recipe in the app
- Delete all local data: Uninstall the App
- Manage iCloud data: iOS Settings → iCloud → Cookmarks
- Stop sharing recipes: Use the "Manage Share" option in the recipe detail menu
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@390apps.com
We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.
Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Apple App Store Guidelines