Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
1. Introduction
FriendsEat ("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 website and services.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username and password)
- Profile information (photo, preferences, dietary restrictions)
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, clicks)
- Location information (with your consent)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our Service
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send promotional communications (with your consent)
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant recommendations
- Improve our Service and develop new features
- Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With restaurants: When you make reservations or use deals
- With service providers: Who help us operate our Service
- For legal reasons: To comply with laws or respond to legal requests
- With your consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing
- In aggregated form: Non-identifiable data for analytics
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Request a copy of your data
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 you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our Service or sending you an email.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@friendseat.com
13. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information.
14. European Privacy Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to object to processing.