İkram

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 26, 2025 Last Updated: January 26, 2025 Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to İkram ("we," "our," or "us"). İkram is a food-sharing social media platform that allows users to discover recipes, share their own creations, follow chefs, and interact with a community of food enthusiasts.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you about significant changes in the way we treat personal information by sending a notice to the primary email address specified in your account, by placing a prominent notice on our application, or by updating any privacy information on this page. Your continued use of the application after such modifications will constitute your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

Contact Information: If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Email: privacy@ikramrecipes.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

When you register for an account on İkram, we collect the following personal information:

  • Email Address: Used for account creation, authentication, and communication
  • Display Name: Your public username visible to other users
  • Phone Number: Optional, for account security and two-factor authentication
  • Date of Birth: To verify you meet the minimum age requirement (13+)
  • Profile Information: Bio, profile picture, location (optional)

2.2 User-Generated Content

When you use İkram, you may create and share content, including:

  • Recipes: Titles, descriptions, ingredients, instructions, cooking times
  • Photos and Videos: Images and videos of food, recipes, and cooking processes
  • Comments and Reviews: Feedback on other users' recipes
  • Social Interactions: Likes, follows, saves, and shares

2.3 Device Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device when you use İkram:

  • Device Type: iPhone model, iOS version, device identifiers
  • Camera Access: Photos and videos you capture within the app
  • Photo Library Access: Images you select from your photo library to upload
  • Push Notification Tokens: To send you notifications about new followers, recipe interactions, etc.

2.4 Analytics and Usage Data

We collect information about how you use İkram:

  • App Interactions: Features you use, screens you visit, time spent in the app
  • Recipe Views: Which recipes you view, how long you view them
  • Search Queries: What you search for within the app
  • Performance Data: Crashes, errors, app performance metrics

We use PostHog for analytics. PostHog collects anonymized usage data to help us improve the app experience.

2.5 Tracking and Advertising Data

İkram includes tracking transparency features as required by iOS:

  • Advertising Identifier (IDFA): Used for personalized advertising (only if you grant permission)
  • Tracking Consent: We ask for your explicit permission before tracking your activity across other apps and websites

You can control tracking permissions in your device settings: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking

2.6 Cookies and Similar Technologies

İkram uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience:

  • Session Cookies: To keep you logged in
  • Analytics Cookies: PostHog analytics for app improvement
  • Preference Cookies: To remember your settings (e.g., theme preference: light/dark mode)

For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Provide and Maintain the Service

  • Create and manage your account
  • Enable you to share recipes, photos, and videos
  • Display your content to other users
  • Enable social features (follow, like, comment, save)
  • Send you push notifications about app activity

3.2 Improve and Personalize Your Experience

  • Recommend recipes based on your interests and activity
  • Suggest users to follow
  • Customize your feed based on your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve app features

3.3 Communicate with You

  • Send you account-related emails (password resets, account updates)
  • Respond to your customer service inquiries
  • Send you updates about new features or changes to our policies
  • Send promotional communications (you can opt out at any time)

3.4 Ensure Security and Prevent Fraud

  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Prevent abuse, spam, and harmful content
  • Protect the safety and security of our users

3.5 Comply with Legal Obligations

  • Respond to legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Enforce our legal rights
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

3.6 Analytics and Research

  • Analyze app performance and usage trends
  • Conduct research to improve our services
  • Generate aggregated, anonymized statistics

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

By default, certain information you provide is public and visible to all İkram users:

  • Your display name, profile picture, and bio
  • Recipes you post (unless you make your account private)
  • Comments and reviews you leave on others' recipes
  • Your followers and who you follow

You can control your privacy settings in the app to make your account private. When your account is private, only users you approve can see your recipes and activity.

4.2 Third-Party Service Providers

We share your information with third-party service providers who help us operate İkram:

  • Cloud Storage: We use cloud services to store your photos, videos, and recipes
  • Analytics: PostHog receives anonymized usage data
  • Push Notifications: Apple Push Notification Service (APNs) for iOS
  • Backend Infrastructure: Our servers are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.3 Business Transfers

If İkram is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our app before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes
  • Requests from law enforcement or government agencies
  • Situations involving potential threats to public safety
  • Violations of our Terms of Service

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information with other parties when you give us explicit consent to do so.

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where We Store Your Data

Your data is stored on secure servers using MongoDB cloud database services. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement the following security measures:

  • Encryption: Your data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
  • Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data
  • Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
  • Secure Authentication: Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Note: Some information may remain in cached or archived copies for a reasonable period after deletion.

5.4 Your Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

  • Keeping your password secure and confidential
  • Notifying us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access to your account
  • Being cautious about what information you share publicly

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Right to Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. You can export your data from the app settings.

6.2 Right to Rectification

You can update your personal information at any time through your account settings.

6.3 Right to Deletion

You can request deletion of your account and personal information by:

6.4 Right to Data Portability

You can download your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) from your account settings.

6.5 Right to Restrict Processing

You can request that we limit how we use your personal information.

6.6 Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.

6.7 Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your personal information, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

6.8 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: Email: privacy@ikramrecipes.com

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

For EU Residents: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

For California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. See Section 9 below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

İkram uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the app to function (authentication, session management)
  • Analytics Cookies: PostHog cookies to understand how you use the app
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (theme, language)

7.2 How to Control Cookies

iOS Tracking Controls:

  • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
  • Toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

In-App Controls:

  • Decline tracking when prompted on first app launch
  • Manage preferences in Profile > Settings > Privacy

8. Children's Privacy

İkram is intended for users aged 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@ikramrecipes.com. We will promptly delete such information from our systems.

Compliance with COPPA: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

9.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the categories of sources from which we collected it, the business purpose for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we shared it.

9.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

9.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

İkram does not sell your personal information to third parties.

9.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

9.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

California residents can exercise these rights by:

We will verify your identity before processing your request.

10. European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

10.1 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree (e.g., tracking permissions)
  • Contract: To provide you with the services you requested (account creation, recipe sharing)
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, and ensure security
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with laws and regulations

10.2 International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Binding corporate rules

10.3 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: dpo@ikramrecipes.com

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

11.1 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Sending an email to the address associated with your account
  • Posting a notice on the app
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

11.2 Your Acceptance

Your continued use of İkram after changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11.3 Version History

  • Version 1.0 (January 26, 2025): Initial Privacy Policy

12. Third-Party Links and Services

İkram may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site.

We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Third-Party Services We Use:

13. Food Safety and Recipe Disclaimer

İkram is a platform for user-generated content. We do not verify the accuracy, safety, or nutritional information of recipes posted by users.

You use recipes at your own risk. İkram is not responsible for:

  • Food allergies or adverse reactions
  • Foodborne illnesses
  • Injuries resulting from following recipes
  • Accuracy of nutritional information

Please exercise caution and consult professionals for dietary and health concerns.

14. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our app does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals.

However, you can control tracking on iOS through:

  • Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@ikramrecipes.com Mail: İkram Privacy Team, Mimar Sinan Mah. 1. Oruç Sk. NO:1-2, 34075 Istanbul, Türkiye In-App: Profile > Settings > Help & Support > Contact Us

For GDPR-specific inquiries: dpo@ikramrecipes.com For CCPA-specific inquiries: privacy@ikramrecipes.com

Thank you for trusting İkram with your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience for our community.