Privacy policy

Effective Date: April 23, 2026
Last Updated: April 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Mazali (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “App”). Mazali is a mobile recipe import and management application developed and operated by WEBNUM LLC, a limited liability company registered in the Republic of Uzbekistan with its principal place of business in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you download, install, access, or use the Mazali mobile application on iOS or Android devices. By using Mazali, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described herein.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please do not use Mazali.

Contact Information:
WEBNUM LLC
Email: info@webnum.com
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide, maintain, and improve the Mazali experience. The categories of information are described below.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use Mazali, you may voluntarily provide the following information:

Account Information: Username, email address (if account creation is enabled), profile picture or avatar selection, and optional display name.
Imported Recipe Data: Recipes you import from external sources, including:
- Recipe URLs from websites, blogs, and food platforms
- Photos of recipes captured via your device camera (e.g., from cookbooks, magazines, handwritten notes)
- Screenshots from social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, etc.)
- Text-based recipes pasted or typed into the App
- Voice recordings or text input for AI-based recipe parsing
Recipe Content: Ingredients, cooking instructions, preparation time, cooking time, serving sizes, photos, notes, ratings, and tags you add to your recipes.
Personal Recipes: Original recipes you create within the App, including ingredients, instructions, photos, and personal notes.
Meal Planning Data: Meal plans you create, scheduled meals, weekly menu selections, and calendar entries.
Grocery List Data: Shopping lists you create, ingredients you mark as needed or purchased, store preferences, and quantity adjustments.
Dietary Preferences: Optional information you provide about dietary restrictions, allergies (e.g., gluten-free, lactose intolerance, nut allergies), food preferences (e.g., vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher), favorite cuisines, and disliked ingredients.
Collections and Favorites: Recipe collections, folders, favorite recipes, and custom tags you create to organize your content.
User Preferences: Measurement unit preferences (metric/imperial), language selection, theme preferences (light/dark mode), notification settings, and serving size defaults.
Communications: Messages, questions, or content you send to our AI recipe assistant feature (if available), as well as any communications you send to our support team at info@webnum.com.
Feedback and Reviews: Any feedback, reviews, suggestions, or bug reports you voluntarily submit to us.
Social Sharing Content: Recipes, photos, or meal plans you choose to share with others through the App or external platforms.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use Mazali, certain information is collected automatically:

Device Information: Device model, operating system version (iOS/Android), device identifier (such as IDFA on iOS or AAID on Android), screen resolution, language settings, and time zone.
Usage Data: App features you use, screens you visit, recipes you import, recipes you cook (mark as completed), buttons you tap, time spent in the App, search queries within the App, crash reports, performance data, and error logs.
Camera and Photo Library Access: With your explicit permission, we access your device camera (to capture recipe photos) and photo library (to import recipe images you have saved). Photos are processed to extract recipe content. You can revoke these permissions at any time through your device settings.
Microphone Access: With your explicit permission, we may access your device microphone to support voice-based recipe input or hands-free cooking mode (if such features are enabled).
Clipboard Access: When you paste content into Mazali (such as a recipe URL or text), we access the contents of your device clipboard solely for the purpose of importing the pasted content. We do not retain clipboard data beyond the import process.
Log Data: IP address, access timestamps, session duration, and referring URLs (where applicable).
Cookies and Similar Technologies: Within in-app web views (used for displaying imported recipes from external websites), standard web cookies and tracking technologies may be used by those external sites.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Services

Mazali integrates with third-party services that may provide us with additional information:

Recipe Source Websites: When you import a recipe from a URL, our system fetches the publicly available content of that webpage to parse and structure it into a recipe format.
AI Service Providers: When you use AI-powered recipe parsing, ingredient recognition, or recipe suggestions, your input (URL, photo, or text) is processed through third-party AI services to generate structured output.
Analytics Providers: We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with Mazali, which helps us improve the App.
Advertising Networks: If you use the free version of Mazali, advertising networks may collect advertising identifiers to serve personalized ads.
Subscription and Payment Processors: Apple App Store and Google Play Store process your subscription purchases (Mazali PRO). We do not directly receive or store your payment card information.
Social Media Platforms: If you sign in via Apple ID, Google, or other social login providers, we receive limited profile information as authorized by you.

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

We want to be transparent about what we do not collect:

We do not collect financial account numbers, bank details, or full credit card numbers.
We do not collect government identification documents (passport numbers, social security numbers, or national IDs).
We do not collect detailed health or medical records (dietary preferences provided voluntarily are limited to food-related information).
We do not collect biometric data (such as fingerprints or facial recognition data), except for standard device-level authentication (Face ID/Touch ID) which is processed by your device’s operating system and never transmitted to us.
We do not access your phone contacts, SMS messages, call logs, or email content without explicit permission.
We do not access your photo library beyond what is needed for recipe import (selected images only).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

3.1 To Provide and Operate Mazali

Create and maintain your user account
Enable core features such as recipe import (URL, camera, text, voice), recipe parsing, recipe library management, meal planning, grocery list, and dietary tracking
Save your recipes, meal plans, grocery lists, and preferences across sessions
Sync your data across devices when you sign in to the same account
Convert imported content (URLs, photos, text) into structured recipe data using AI

3.2 To Power AI-Based Recipe Features

Process recipe URLs to extract ingredients, instructions, and metadata
Analyze recipe photos using image recognition to identify ingredients and steps
Parse text-based recipes into structured formats
Generate recipe suggestions based on your preferences and existing recipes
Adjust recipe servings, convert measurement units, and substitute ingredients
Provide cooking guidance and step-by-step instructions

3.3 To Personalize Your Experience

Recommend recipes based on your dietary preferences, allergies, and cooking history
Customize meal plans based on your preferences and household size
Suggest ingredients for your grocery list based on planned recipes
Display content in your preferred language and measurement units
Highlight cuisines or recipe types you frequently engage with

3.4 To Send Notifications

Send push notifications for meal planning reminders, grocery shopping alerts, recipe-of-the-day suggestions, or weekly meal plan reviews (only with your permission)
Notify you about new features, content updates, or seasonal recipe collections
Send important account and service announcements

You can disable notifications at any time through the App settings or your device system settings.

3.5 To Improve and Develop Mazali

Analyze usage patterns to identify which features are most valuable
Diagnose and fix bugs, crashes, and performance issues
Train and improve our AI recipe parsing algorithms (using anonymized or aggregated data)
Develop new features based on user behavior and feedback
Conduct A/B testing to optimize user experience

3.6 To Communicate with You

Respond to your support requests and inquiries sent to info@webnum.com
Send important updates about the App, changes to this Privacy Policy, or changes to our Terms of Use
Send optional marketing communications (only with your explicit consent, where required by law)

3.7 To Display Advertising (Free Version)

Show ads through third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdMob) in the free version of Mazali
Measure ad performance and prevent fraud
Subject to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework on iOS, where applicable

3.8 To Ensure Legal Compliance and Security

Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, security incidents, and illegal activity
Enforce our Terms of Use
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, and governmental requests
Protect the rights, property, or safety of WEBNUM LLC, our users, and the public

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with similar data protection laws, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

Performance of a Contract: To provide Mazali services you requested (such as importing your recipes and syncing across devices).
Legitimate Interests: To improve our App, ensure security, prevent fraud, and conduct analytics — balanced against your rights and freedoms.
Consent: For camera/photo access, microphone access, push notifications, personalized advertising, and optional marketing communications. You may withdraw consent at any time.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and court orders.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only in the limited circumstances described below.

5.1 With Service Providers

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

Cloud Storage and Hosting: To store your recipes, meal plans, grocery lists, and user preferences securely.
AI Service Providers: To process recipe URLs, photos, and text into structured recipe data, including image recognition and natural language processing services.
Recipe URL Fetching Services: To retrieve publicly available content from recipe websites you import from.
Analytics Providers: To help us understand App usage and improve the experience.
Crash Reporting Services: To diagnose and fix technical issues.
Advertising Networks: To serve ads in the free version of Mazali (such as Google AdMob).
Payment Processors: Apple App Store and Google Play Store process all subscription transactions.
Customer Support Tools: To manage your inquiries sent to info@webnum.com.
Social Login Providers: Apple, Google, and similar authentication providers (only when you choose to sign in via these methods).

All third-party service providers are contractually obligated to use your data only for the specified purposes and to implement appropriate security measures.

5.2 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes (such as court orders or subpoenas)
Respond to valid requests from government authorities
Enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements
Protect the rights, property, or safety of WEBNUM LLC, our users, or the public
Prevent or investigate potential fraud, security threats, or illegal activity
Address claims of intellectual property infringement related to imported recipes

5.3 Business Transfers

If WEBNUM LLC is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization, bankruptcy, asset sale, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have regarding your information.

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent, including when you choose to share recipes with friends, family, or on social media platforms.

5.5 Aggregated or De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information (which cannot reasonably be used to identify you) for research, analytics, marketing, and business purposes, including improving recipe parsing algorithms.

6. AI-Powered Features Disclosure

Mazali extensively uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide its core features, including recipe import, parsing, and personalized suggestions. You should be aware of the following:

6.1 AI Recipe Parsing

When you import a recipe via URL, photo, or text, your input is processed through third-party AI services to extract and structure the recipe content.
AI parsing may contain inaccuracies, errors, or incomplete extractions. The AI may misinterpret ingredients, misread quantities, omit steps, or incorrectly identify cuisines.
You are responsible for reviewing and verifying all AI-parsed recipes before cooking.

6.2 Recipe Recommendations

AI-generated recipe suggestions are based on patterns in your usage and preferences. They are recommendations only and not curated by professional chefs or dietitians.
Recommendations should not be interpreted as nutritional, dietary, or medical advice.

6.3 Health and Allergy Warnings

CRITICAL: Mazali’s AI does not guarantee accurate identification of allergens, dietary restrictions, or food safety.
If you have food allergies, intolerances, or medical dietary restrictions, you must independently verify ALL ingredients before cooking or consuming any recipe.
Do not rely solely on AI-generated tags, dietary labels, or ingredient lists. Cross-check with original sources.
Imported recipes may contain hidden allergens or ingredients not properly identified by AI.

6.4 Not a Substitute for Professional Advice

The recipes, suggestions, and content provided through Mazali do not constitute medical, nutritional, dietary, or professional culinary advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals, registered dietitians, or nutritionists for medical or dietary concerns.

6.5 Data Processing for AI Features

Your queries, photos, and text inputs to AI features may be processed through third-party AI service providers. Do not enter sensitive personal information (financial data, health records, government IDs, or confidential third-party information) into AI features.

6.6 AI Model Improvement

We may use anonymized or aggregated AI interaction data to improve the quality and accuracy of our recipe parsing and recommendation features.

7. Imported Content and Copyright

7.1 Personal Use of Imported Recipes

Mazali allows you to import recipes from external sources (websites, social media, books, magazines) for your personal, non-commercial use within the App. Imported recipes remain stored privately in your account.

7.2 Copyright Considerations

Recipes themselves are generally not copyrightable (lists of ingredients are facts), but creative expression in recipes (such as photos, descriptive instructions, and personal narratives) may be protected by copyright.
You are responsible for ensuring that your use of imported content complies with applicable copyright laws and the terms of service of the source website or platform.
WEBNUM LLC does not claim ownership of any imported recipe content.
If a copyright holder believes their content has been improperly imported, they may contact us at info@webnum.com to request removal.

7.3 Sharing Imported Recipes

If you choose to share imported recipes with other users or on external platforms, you do so at your own risk and are solely responsible for any copyright or attribution issues that may arise.

8. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

8.1 Data Storage Location

Your data is stored on secure cloud servers operated by our service providers. Data may be transferred to and stored in countries other than your country of residence, including countries that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

8.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL protocols
Encryption of data at rest where applicable
Secure authentication mechanisms
Access controls limiting employee access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Secure software development practices

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential.

8.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

Account Data: Retained while your account is active.
Recipes, Meal Plans, and Grocery Lists: Retained while your account is active or until you delete specific entries.
AI Processing Inputs: Recipe URLs, photos, and text submitted for AI parsing are retained only as long as needed to deliver the parsed result, plus a short period for quality assurance and model improvement (typically up to 30 days for raw inputs, then anonymized or deleted).
Usage and Analytics Data: Retained for up to 24 months for analytics purposes, then aggregated or deleted.
Crash and Error Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for debugging purposes.
Communications: Support emails retained for up to 36 months.
Legal and Compliance Records: Retained as required by applicable law.

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where retention is required for legal, regulatory, tax, or fraud prevention purposes.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

9.1 Universal Rights (Available to All Users)

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, including your imported recipes, meal plans, and preferences.
Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information and your account.
Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw your consent at any time.

9.2 Additional Rights for EEA/UK Users (GDPR)

Restriction: Request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format (such as JSON or CSV export of your recipes).
Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9.3 Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA/CPRA)

Right to Know: Request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. If this practice ever changes, we will provide an opt-out mechanism.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

9.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@webnum.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law). We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

10. Children’s Privacy

Mazali is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to Mazali, please contact us at info@webnum.com and we will take immediate action to remove the information.

Cooking Safety Note: Mazali is not designed for children to use independently. Cooking activities involve hazards (sharp tools, heat, allergens) that require adult supervision. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising any cooking activities involving minors.

11. Third-Party Services and Links

Mazali may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content (such as imported recipe source websites, blog articles, video tutorials, or external cooking resources). This Privacy Policy does not apply to such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing them with personal information.

The following third-party services are currently integrated with Mazali:

Apple App Store and Google Play Store (subscription processing)
Google AdMob or similar advertising networks (for free-tier advertising)
Cloud hosting and database providers (for data storage)
AI service providers (for recipe parsing, image recognition, and recommendations)
Analytics providers (for usage analytics)
Recipe website fetching services (for URL-based recipe imports)
Social login providers (Apple, Google) — if such authentication methods are enabled

12. App Tracking Transparency (iOS)

On iOS devices running iOS 14.5 or later, Mazali complies with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework. When required, Mazali will request your permission before tracking your activity across other apps and websites owned by third parties for advertising purposes.

You can change your tracking preferences at any time through Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking on your iOS device.

If you deny tracking permission, you will still be able to use Mazali, but ads shown in the free version may be less personalized.

13. Camera, Photo Library, and Microphone Permissions

13.1 Camera Access

Mazali requests access to your device camera solely to:

Capture photos of recipes from cookbooks, magazines, handwritten notes, or printed materials
Take photos of dishes you have cooked (for personal recipe collections)
Scan recipe-related QR codes (if such features are available)

Camera access is requested only when you initiate a relevant action. Photos captured are processed for recipe import or stored locally/in the cloud as part of your recipe library.

13.2 Photo Library Access

Mazali requests access to your photo library solely to:

Allow you to select existing photos for recipe import
Allow you to add photos to your recipes from your photo library

We access only the specific photos you select; we do not scan or analyze your entire photo library.

13.3 Microphone Access

If voice-based recipe input or hands-free cooking mode is enabled in Mazali, we may request microphone access to:

Record voice notes for recipes
Process voice commands (such as “next step” during hands-free cooking)
Convert voice to text for recipe creation

Audio recordings are processed for the requested feature and are not retained beyond what is necessary.

13.4 Revoking Permissions

You can revoke any of these permissions at any time through your device settings:

iOS: Settings → Mazali → toggle Camera/Photos/Microphone
Android: Settings → Apps → Mazali → Permissions

If you revoke a permission, certain features of Mazali may not function properly.

14. International Data Transfers

WEBNUM LLC is based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Uzbekistan, the United States, the European Union, or other countries where our service providers operate.

When we transfer your personal information from the EEA, UK, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

15. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Mazali may offer premium features through Mazali PRO subscriptions. Please note the following:

All payments are processed by Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). We do not receive or store your payment card information.
Subscription purchases are governed by Apple’s and Google’s respective terms and privacy policies.
Your subscription status (active/inactive, tier, expiration date) is provided to us by the App Stores to unlock premium features.
Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.
You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple ID or Google Play account settings.

For billing inquiries, contact Apple or Google directly, as they process the transactions.

16. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers and mobile operating systems offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard for DNT, Mazali does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking and advertising preferences through:

iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking (App Tracking Transparency)
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Within Mazali: App settings to disable notifications, camera/photo access, and other data collection features

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or features. When we make material changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document
Notify you through the App (via in-app notification or banner)
For significant changes, provide 30 days’ advance notice before the changes take effect

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of Mazali after the effective date of any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

18. Uzbekistan Data Protection Compliance

As a company registered in the Republic of Uzbekistan, WEBNUM LLC complies with the Uzbekistan Law “On Personal Data” (No. ЗРУ-547 of July 2, 2019) and related regulations. This includes obligations regarding localization of personal data of Uzbekistan residents, security measures, and user rights.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

WEBNUM LLC
Email: info@webnum.com
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

For privacy-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy – Mazali” in the subject line to help us respond efficiently.

We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 7 business days and resolve requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

20. Acknowledgment

By downloading, installing, or using Mazali, you acknowledge that:

You have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
You consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described.
You understand your privacy rights and how to exercise them.
You understand the limitations of AI-powered recipe parsing and the importance of verifying allergen information independently.
You agree to the terms set forth in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of Mazali and uninstall the App from your device.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 23, 2026, and was last updated on April 23, 2026.