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    Parsley

    Android

    A companion app to Parsley web for intuitive recipe management, production planning, purchasing, receiving, and inventory. Available free to all Parsley web users. Designed for food service professionals.

    CITT SCORE
    48
    out of 100
    unTRUSTED

    Quick Verdict

    Best for: Home cooks who want no third-party data sharing

    What It 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.

    Method and Limitations

    Static analysis only. CITT reviewed the code of this build without running the app, so runtime behavior was not observed. The findings below describe the analyzed build and may not reflect server-side controls or later versions. CITT makes no determination about compliance with any law or platform policy; it reports what the artifacts contain and cites the published guidance so a reader can compare.

    How CITT scores an app

    Findings (8)

    Data Security

    3 total
    2 Critical
    1 High

    Network Security

    2 total
    1 High
    1 Medium

    Code Security

    2 total
    1 High
    1 Medium

    Permission Usage

    1 total
    1 Low

    Security Strengths

    • ✓AES-256-GCM encryption with Android Keystore for credentials
    • ✓Zero third-party analytics or advertising SDKs
    • ✓Proper SQL parameterization prevents injection attacks
    • ✓Standard SSL certificate validation without bypass
    • ✓SecureRandom used for cryptographic operations
    What changed since the last scan

    Version diff is on the Developer plan. See developer plans.

    Context Tags

    food service
    business
    recipes
    sensitive data
    authentication

    Package

    com.parsleyapp.parsley

    Version

    5.6.3 (Build 499)

    Analysis Date

    Feb 4, 2026

    Classes Analyzed

    8,808

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    Recommendation: Use With Caution

    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

    CategoryScore
    Security45/100
    Privacy52/100
    Data Security35/100
    Network Security65/100
    Code Safety60/100
    Data Collection100/100
    Data Sharing100/100
    User Control88/100

    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

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