Privacy Policy
Last Updated: February 5, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Cibesta ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Cibesta (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address (required for authentication and account recovery)
- Password (encrypted and securely stored)
- Username (unique identifier for your profile)
- Display name (your public name)
2.2 Profile Information
You may optionally provide:
- Profile picture (stored securely in cloud storage)
- About me/Bio (personal description)
- Profile visibility preferences (public or private)
2.3 User-Generated Content
When you use the App, you may create:
- Recipes (including titles, ingredients, instructions, photos, notes, duration, servings)
- Comments on other users' recipes
- Shopping lists containing recipe references
2.4 Social Interaction Data
We collect data about your interactions:
- Following/Followers relationships
- Likes on recipes and comments
- Comments you post on recipes
2.5 Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect:
- Device information (device type, operating system version)
- App usage data (features used, timestamps)
- Network status (online/offline connectivity)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the App and its features
- Create and manage your account
- Enable social features (following users, liking recipes, commenting)
- Display your content to other users based on your visibility settings
- Send important notifications (email verification, account security)
- Improve our services and user experience
- Ensure security and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 Public Information
Based on your settings, the following may be visible to other users:
- Your username and display name
- Your profile picture and bio (if profile is public)
- Your public recipes
- Your comments on public recipes
- Your follower/following counts
4.2 Service Providers
We use third-party services to operate the App:
- Google Firebase (authentication, database, storage, cloud functions)
These providers have access to your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
5. Data Storage and Security
5.1 Storage Location
Your data is stored on Google Firebase servers, which maintain industry-standard security practices and comply with international data protection regulations.
5.2 Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures including:
- Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
- Secure HTTPS/TLS connections for all data transfers
- Firebase App Check to verify app authenticity
- Access controls to limit data access
- Regular security reviews
5.3 Image Processing
Photos you upload are:
- Automatically resized (max 1024px width)
- Compressed for efficient storage
- Stored securely in Firebase Storage
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Control
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Update your profile and account information
- Delete your recipes, comments, and shopping lists
- Control visibility of your profile and recipes (public/private/followers-only)
- Unfollow users and remove followers
6.2 Account Deletion
You may request deletion of your account by contacting us. Upon deletion:
- Your profile information will be removed
- Your recipes and associated images will be deleted
- Your comments may be anonymized or removed
- Your shopping lists will be deleted
6.3 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your data by contacting us at the email address below.
7. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using the App, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may delete your content at any time. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
10. Third-Party Links
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Email: cibesta.app@gmail.com
For European Union Users (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Legal Basis for Processing:
- Contract: Processing necessary to provide our services
- Consent: Where you have given explicit consent
- Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and ensure security
Data Controller: Cibesta App
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at: cibesta.app@gmail.com
For Turkish Users (KVKK)
Turkiye'de ikamet eden kullanicilar icin, 6698 sayili Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu (KVKK) kapsaminda ek haklara sahipsiniz:
- Kisisel verilerinizin islenip islenmedigini ogrenme
- Islenmisse buna iliskin bilgi talep etme
- Islenme amacini ve amacina uygun kullanilip kullanilmadigini ogrenme
- Eksik veya yanlis islenmisse duzeltilmesini isteme
- KVKK'nin 7. maddesinde ongorulen sartlar cercevesinde silinmesini veya yok edilmesini isteme
- Duzeltme, silme veya yok etme islemlerinin verilerin aktarildigi ucuncu kisilere bildirilmesini isteme
- Islenen verilerin munhasiran otomatik sistemler vasitasiyla analiz edilmesi suretiyle aleyhinize bir sonucun ortaya cikmasina itiraz etme
- Kanuna aykiri olarak islenmesi sebebiyle zarara ugramaniz halinde zararin giderilmesini talep etme
KVKK haklarinizi kullanmak icin: cibesta.app@gmail.com