Parsley Security & Privacy Scorecard
Android
Parsley does not share data with advertising, analytics, or marketing companies. However, the information stored in the app has weaker on-device protections than expected, meaning saved data is more accessible if someone gains access to the phone.
Best for
Home cooks who want no third-party data sharing
Findings
- 0 critical
- 0 high
- 0 medium
- 1 low
- 0 info
0 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top security issues
- Unencrypted Cookie Storage Exposes Authentication Tokens
- Overly Permissive File Provider Grants Full External Storage Access
- Infinite Network Timeouts Enable DoS and Battery Drain
Top privacy issues
- Unencrypted AsyncStorage Exposes Application Data
- Legacy Storage Permissions Grant Broad File System Access
- Overly Permissive File Provider Grants Full External Storage Access
Full analysis
Parsley
com.parsleyapp.parsley | Version 5.6.3 (Build 499) | Analyzed February 4, 2026
What This Means for You
Parsley does not share data with advertising, analytics, or marketing companies. However, the information stored in the app has weaker on-device protections than expected, meaning saved data is more accessible if someone gains access to the phone.
Recommendation: Use With Caution
Best For: Home cooks who want no third-party data sharing
Key Findings
Data Security - 3 findings (2 critical, 1 high)
Network Security - 2 findings (1 high, 1 medium)
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 0 findings
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
Parsley has a minimal data collection footprint. The app does not request access to sensitive personal information beyond what is needed for its core features.
Third-Party Data Sharing
No third-party advertising, analytics, or marketing services were identified. User personal data is not passed to outside companies.
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 45/100 |
| Privacy | 52/100 |
| Data Security | 35/100 |
| Network Security | 65/100 |
| Code Safety | 60/100 |
| Data Collection | 100/100 |
| Data Sharing | 100/100 |
| User Control | 88/100 |
Positive Security Features
- This app does not demonstrate notable positive security practices at this time.
Areas for Improvement
- Personal data stored on the device lacks stronger protections. If someone gains physical access to the phone, saved information is more accessible than expected.
- Some communications between the app and its servers could use stronger safeguards, meaning data may travel with less protection than expected in certain network situations.
About This Analysis
This scorecard is based on automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. It reflects the state of the app at the time of analysis and may not account for updates released afterward.
App Details
- App Name: Parsley
- Package ID: com.parsleyapp.parsley
- Version: 5.6.3 (Build 499)
- Analysis Date: February 4, 2026
- Developer: Not specified
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #2 (current) | 48/100 |