Parsnip: Learn to Cook Security & Privacy Scorecard
Android
In-app behavior and usage patterns are shared with Segment, Firebase, and Branch.io for analytics and attribution. Purchase activity goes through RevenueCat and Google Play Billing. Account data is stored and managed via Firebase.
Best for
Home cooks comfortable with standard analytics
Findings
- 2 critical
- 3 high
- 3 medium
- 2 low
- 0 info
0 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top security issues
- Debug Logging Enabled in Production
- Unencrypted Storage of Purchase Data
- WebView JavaScript Interface Exposure
Top privacy issues
- No User Consent for Analytics Tracking
- PII in Analytics Events
- Session ID Tracking Enables User Profiling
Full analysis
Parsnip: Learn to Cook
Overall Score: 85/100
What This Means for You
In-app behavior and usage patterns are shared with Segment, Firebase, and Branch.io for analytics and attribution. Purchase activity goes through RevenueCat and Google Play Billing. Account data is stored and managed via Firebase.
Recommendation: Trustworthy
Best For: Home cooks comfortable with standard analytics
Key Findings
Data Security - 2 findings (2 high)
Network Security - 0 findings
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 3 findings (2 critical, 1 high)
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
Parsnip collects account information, in-app behavior, usage patterns, and purchase history. This data supports login, personalization, and payment processing.
Third-Party Data Sharing
Activity data is shared with the following third-party services:
- Segment Analytics - behavioral data routing and analytics
- Firebase - account management, crash reporting, push notifications, and remote configuration
- Branch.io - attribution and referral tracking
- Customer.io - user messaging and engagement
- RevenueCat - subscription and purchase management
- Google Play Billing - payment processing
- Google reCAPTCHA - account security and bot protection
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 90/100 |
| Privacy | 80/100 |
| Data Security | 88/100 |
| Network Security | 100/100 |
| Code Safety | 92/100 |
| Data Collection | 80/100 |
| Data Sharing | 85/100 |
| User Control | 80/100 |
Positive Security Features
- All network communication is handled securely across every connection the app makes.
- The app's code structure reflects strong integrity and safety practices throughout.
- Account management is built on a well-established, widely-used identity platform.
Areas for Improvement
- Behavioral data flows to multiple third-party services, each operating under its own data practices and retention policies outside the app developer's direct control.
- Some data stored by the app warrants stronger protections, as reflected in the data security findings.
- With several external services receiving user information, reviewing Parsnip's privacy policy can help users understand how each one uses and retains data.
About This Analysis
App Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| App | Parsnip: Learn to Cook |
| Package | com.tapforce.parsnip |
| Version | 2.2.0 (versionCode 210) |
| Scan Date | 2026-02-07 |
| Platform | Android |
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 (current) | 85/100 |