Core Principles
- iCloud sync: Recipes and collections you create are stored in your iCloud account so they stay available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Shared collections use CloudKit sharing: If you share a collection, access is managed through Apple's iCloud sharing system.
- No analytics or tracking: iCook does not collect usage analytics, advertising identifiers, or marketing data.
What iCook Does Not Do
- It does not sell or share personal data.
- It does not use third-party ad networks, trackers, or analytics SDKs.
- It does not store your recipes on our own separate servers.
- It does not give us direct access to your recipe library outside the iCloud services you control.
How Sync and Sharing Work
iCook uses iCloud to keep your recipes and collections updated across your Apple devices. When you accept or create a shared collection, Apple handles the sharing relationship and the synced data remains connected to the participating iCloud accounts.
Your Choices
You control whether to use iCloud on your devices, whether to share a collection with someone else, and when to export or share recipe data. If you export recipes or use your system share sheet, that action happens because you initiated it.
Children's Privacy
iCook does not collect personal information from anyone, including children.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes in a material way, the update date on this page will change and the revised version will be published with the app website or repository.
Contact
Questions about privacy can be submitted through GitHub Issues.