FoodFinder – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/01/2025

FoodFinder (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (“App”) and related services. It also describes your rights under U.S. law (including the California Consumer Privacy Act/California Privacy Rights Act) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

• We may collect the following types of information when you use FoodFinder:
  • Personal Information You Provide
  • Account details (name, email address, phone number, password).
  • Profile preferences (dietary restrictions, saved restaurants, etc.).
  • Automatically Collected Information
  • Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers).
  • Log data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent).
  • Location information (if you enable location services to find nearby restaurants).
  • Third-Party Information
  • Data from connected services (e.g., Google, Apple, or social login).
  • Restaurant information and reviews from partner platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

• We use your information to:
  • Provide and personalize the FoodFinder experience.
  • Display restaurants that fit your dietary preferences and location.
  • Save your preferences, favorites, and search history.
  • Improve our services and user experience.
  • Send important updates, promotions, or relevant notifications (you can opt out anytime).
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

3. How We Share Your Information

• We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following ways:
  • With Restaurants: To fulfill reservations, inquiries, or orders (if you choose).
  • With Service Providers: Companies that provide hosting, analytics, or support.
  • For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: If FoodFinder is sold, merged, or acquired, your data may be transferred.

4. Your Rights

Under U.S. (CCPA/CPRA)

• If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
  • Know what categories of personal information we collect, use, and share.
  • Request access to or a copy of your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (we do not sell your data, but we will honor your opt-out rights if practices change).
  • Correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

Under GDPR (Europe)

• If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (for example, location services or marketing).
  • Restrict or object to how we process your data.
  • Port your data to another service (data portability).
  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
• We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
  • Consent (for optional features like marketing or location).
  • Contractual necessity (to provide core services like saving preferences).
  • Legal obligations (to comply with applicable law).
  • Legitimate interests (to improve our services and prevent fraud).

5. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide services, comply with laws, and resolve disputes.

6. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards (encryption, secure servers, limited employee access) to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

FoodFinder is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA without parental consent). We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. International Users

If you access FoodFinder outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where we operate. We use safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) when required under GDPR.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify you via the App or by email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:

FoodFinder Support
Email: Richie@arxcode.org