Privacy Policy - Chicken Recipes
Privacy Policy
๐ก️ Summary of Our Privacy Commitment
Chicken Recipes is designed and built with a strict privacy-first, offline-by-default architecture. We do not require user registration, do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information (PII), do not track your usage across other apps or websites, and do not sell or distribute your data to any third parties. All recipe bookmarks, language selections, and viewing preferences remain strictly on your personal mobile device.
1. Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to the mobile application Chicken Recipes (Package ID: com.chickenrecipes.apply)
developed and published by Rakesh Sahu ("we", "us", or "our").
We respect the privacy of our users and are committed to protecting it through complete transparency. This document outlines our policies regarding the collection, use, protection, and disclosure of information when you download, install, and use Chicken Recipes on Android devices.
By downloading, accessing, or using the Chicken Recipes application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our principles, please do not use the application.
↑ Back to Top2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Unlike many mobile apps that harvest personal and diagnostic telemetry, Chicken Recipes is an offline culinary cookbook. We explicitly state that we do not collect any of the following categories of information:
- Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect names, residential addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, government identification numbers, or social media handles.
- Account & Authentication Credentials: No account creation, login, or registration is required or supported. You never have to provide passwords or link third-party social accounts.
- Financial & Payment Data: We do not ask for or collect credit card numbers, debit card numbers, bank details, or in-app payment transactions.
- Location Data: We do not access, track, or record GPS coordinates, network-based location, cellular tower locations, or Wi-Fi beacon locations.
- Biometric Data: We do not access fingerprint scanners, facial geometry, or any biometric sensors.
- Device Telemetry & Advertising Identifiers: We do not capture Android Advertising IDs (AAID), IMEI numbers, MAC addresses, SIM serials, or unique device fingerprints for tracking purposes.
- Contacts & Media Files: We do not read your address book, photo galleries, videos, or external storage files.
3. On-Device Data Storage (Local Only)
To provide a smooth, customized cooking experience, the application stores a minimal set of user preferences exclusively on your device's local internal storage using Android's native SharedPreferences mechanism:
| Preference Item | Purpose | Storage Location | Transmitted Externally? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Recipes | Bookmarks recipes you tap the heart icon on so you can quickly access them from your Favorites tab. | On-device private storage | Never (Local Only) |
| Language Selection | Remembers your chosen reading language (English, Hindi, Spanish, French, Arabic, Bengali, etc.). | On-device private storage | Never (Local Only) |
| Display Mode (Dark/Light) | Saves your preferred theme (Dark kitchen mode or Light mode) for comfortable visual reading. | On-device private storage | Never (Local Only) |
| Text Scaling Setting | Remembers your reading font size preference (Standard or Large) for enhanced accessibility in the kitchen. | On-device private storage | Never (Local Only) |
All such preference files are stored within the application's secure sandbox directory:
/data/data/com.chickenrecipes.apply/shared_prefs/.
Android's operating system security isolation ensures that no other third-party application on your device can inspect, read, or modify this data.
4. Android Device Permissions
In compliance with Google Play's Least-Privilege Permission Policy, Chicken Recipes requests zero dangerous or sensitive runtime permissions. Below is an audit of our permission footprint:
| Permission Category | Permission Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
Camera (android.permission.CAMERA) |
NOT REQUESTED | We never access your device camera. |
Microphone (android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO) |
NOT REQUESTED | We never record or listen to audio. |
Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION) |
NOT REQUESTED | We never track your physical whereabouts. |
Contacts (READ_CONTACTS) |
NOT REQUESTED | We never access or upload your contact list. |
Storage (READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE) |
NOT REQUESTED | We never scan or view private photos or documents. |
| Internet Access | Optional / Standalone | All recipe databases, cooking instructions, and images are bundled locally. Internet connectivity is not required for app operation. |
5. Third-Party Services & Advertising
Many free applications integrate third-party advertising networks, analytical beacons, and behavioral trackers that monitor user activity across apps. Chicken Recipes does NOT integrate any of these technologies:
- No Ad Networks: We do not bundle Google AdMob, Unity Ads, AppLovin, IronSource, Meta Audience Network, or any programmatic advertising SDKs.
- No Analytics SDKs: We do not bundle Google Analytics for Firebase, Flurry, Mixpanel, Adjust, AppsFlyer, or any telemetry logging libraries.
- No Tracking Cookies: The app contains no web cookies, web beacons, or persistent tracking pixels.
- No Data Brokers: We do not sell, rent, disclose, or trade any user preferences or device telemetry to data brokers or advertising exchanges.
6. User-Initiated Sharing Features
When you view a recipe, you have the option to share its ingredients, prep time, and cooking instructions with family or friends by tapping the Share button.
This action uses the standard Android operating system share sheet via android.content.Intent.ACTION_SEND.
The recipe text is handed directly by the Android OS to the destination app of your choice (for example: WhatsApp, SMS/Messages, Email, Telegram, or Notes).
Chicken Recipes does not intercept, monitor, or transmit the contents of shared text or recipient contact details.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important to us. Chicken Recipes is designed as a family-friendly educational cooking reference and culinary utility suitable for general audiences of all ages.
In strict compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and global child protection frameworks:
- We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in certain European jurisdictions).
- The application does not include chat rooms, social media feeds, or interactive communication tools where a child could disclose personal data.
- Because no personal data is collected from any user regardless of age, parents and guardians can feel confident allowing young culinary learners to explore recipes under appropriate adult kitchen supervision.
If a parent or guardian believes their child has somehow communicated personal data to us via email inquiry, please contact us immediately at rakes.sahu.100@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete such correspondence.
↑ Back to Top8. Data Retention & Deletion Rights
Because Chicken Recipes operates without external cloud accounts or remote database servers, you maintain 100% total control over your data at all times.
How to delete your data:
- Clear App Data: Open your Android device Settings → Apps → Chicken Recipes → Storage & cache → Clear Storage. This immediately resets all favorite bookmarks, language choices, and display modes.
- Uninstall the App: Uninstalling Chicken Recipes removes the application and all associated local
SharedPreferencesand cache files permanently from your device's memory.
No residual files or accounts will remain on any remote server because none were ever created.
↑ Back to Top9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have specific statutory rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to Know & Access: You have the right to know what personal information a business collects, uses, discloses, and sells. As disclosed, Chicken Recipes collects zero personal information.
- Right to Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, which is instantly achievable by clearing local app storage or uninstalling the app.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale / Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We have never sold personal information and will never do so in the future.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against any user in pricing, features, or service quality for exercising their privacy rights.
10. European Union Rights (GDPR Compliance)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, your data protection rights are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:
- Lawful Basis for Processing: The minimal local processing performed by the app (saving favorites and user interface language) is based on Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR (necessary for the performance of a contract/providing the requested app functionality) and legitimate interest in providing a seamless user experience.
- Data Minimization & Storage Limitation: We collect only what is strictly necessary to run the app on your phone, and nothing more.
- International Data Transfers: Because the application does not transmit data across the internet to remote servers, no international cross-border transfers of personal data occur.
- Data Subject Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and object to data processing. Since all data is stored exclusively on your device, you can execute these rights directly at any moment by managing your device storage.
11. Data Security Standards
We take the security of your preferences seriously. The safety of your offline data is protected through robust technical measures:
- Android Application Sandbox: Android OS assigns a unique Linux User ID (UID) to Chicken Recipes. The system kernel enforces strict access controls so no other application can access Chicken Recipes internal files.
- No Insecure HTTP Transmission: The application does not send unencrypted or cleartext network requests containing user telemetry.
- No Hardcoded Sensitive Keys: The codebase does not include embedded tracking tokens or surveillance scripts.
While no method of electronic storage is 100% immune from device-level compromise (such as unauthorized root access or operating system malware), our zero-collection architecture represents the gold standard of privacy protection: what is never collected can never be breached.
↑ Back to Top12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect modifications in application functionality, legal obligations, or Google Play Developer Policy updates.
When changes occur, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Any material modifications will be clearly documented within the application's Settings → Legal → Privacy Policy section in new application releases. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we maintain your privacy.
↑ Back to Top13. Developer Contact Information
If you have any questions, feedback, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or the Chicken Recipes application, please reach out to the developer directly:
Application: Chicken Recipes (com.chickenrecipes.apply)
Lead Developer & Maintainer: Rakesh Sahu
Official Support & Privacy Inquiries:
๐ง rakes.sahu.100@gmail.comWe strive to respond to all legitimate user inquiries and privacy questions within 2 to 3 business days.
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