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