Last updated: December 31, 2025
Restaurant Buddy ("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 mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, name, and password. If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email from those services.
- Profile Information: Dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences you choose to share.
- User Content: Reviews, ratings, and feedback you submit.
- Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use our Service, we automatically collect:
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to show nearby restaurants. You can disable location services at any time through your device settings.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
- Usage Information: How you interact with our Service, including restaurants viewed, searches performed, and features used.
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and pages viewed.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from third-party services:
- Restaurant Data: We obtain restaurant information, including menus and business details, from third-party data providers.
- Authentication Providers: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive basic profile information as permitted by your settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
- Show you restaurants and menu items that match your dietary needs and preferences
- Display nearby restaurants based on your location
- Process and respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts
- Personalize your experience and provide content recommendations
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and customer support.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Safety and Protection: We may share information to protect the rights, property, and safety of Restaurant Buddy, our users, or others.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with your consent or at your direction.
4. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We may also retain information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of certain uses of your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@restaurantbuddy.app.
6.1 Location Services
You can enable or disable location services through your device settings. If you disable location services, some features of the Service may not function properly.
6.2 Push Notifications
You can opt out of receiving push notifications through your device settings.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@restaurantbuddy.app
- Website: Contact Form