Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2024

Introduction

TastyPlates ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
Profile Information: Profile picture, bio, food preferences (palates)
Authentication Data: Firebase authentication tokens

User-Generated Content

Reviews: Restaurant reviews, ratings, comments, and photos
Interactions: Likes, follows, check-ins, and saved restaurants
Messages: Communications with other users

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (with your consent)
Cookies: Session tokens and preferences

How We Use Your Information

To Provide Services

Create and manage your account
Display your content and interactions
Enable communication with other users
Provide personalized recommendations

To Improve Our Service

Analyze usage patterns and trends
Develop new features
Fix bugs and optimize performance
Conduct research and analytics

To Communicate With You

Send service-related notifications
Respond to your inquiries
Send marketing communications (with your consent)
Notify you of updates to our policies

For Safety and Security

Detect and prevent fraud
Enforce our Terms of Service
Protect against malicious activity
Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We May Share Information With:

Service Providers

Cloud hosting (Firebase, Hasura, Vercel)
Analytics providers
Email service providers
Payment processors (if applicable)

Other Users

Public profile information
Reviews and ratings you post
Your interactions (likes, follows)

Legal Requirements

When required by law
To protect our rights and safety
In connection with legal proceedings

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

View and edit your profile information
Download your data
Update your preferences

Delete

Delete specific content (reviews, photos)
Delete your entire account
Request deletion of your data

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing emails
Disable location services
Adjust cookie preferences

Privacy Controls

Make your profile private
Control who can see your activity
Manage notification settings

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Secure authentication (Firebase)
Regular security audits
Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as:

Your account is active
Needed to provide services
Required by law
Necessary for legitimate business purposes

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 90 days, except where retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Service
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending you an email notification (for material changes)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@tastyplates.co Website: https://tastyplates.co/contact Mail: TastyPlates Privacy Team, [Address]

Your California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to deletion of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tastyplates.co.

European Privacy Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent