Foodi - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 18, 2025

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Foodi.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

Account information (name, email, phone, profile photo)
Content you create (posts, reviews, ratings, comments)
Messages and chat conversations
Restaurant and location data from your posts
Profile preferences and settings

Information Collected Automatically:

Device information (type, OS, unique identifiers)
Usage data (features used, posts viewed, search queries)
Location information (with your permission)
Photos and videos (with your permission)

From Third-Party Services:

Apple Sign-In / Google Sign-In credentials
Phone verification (via Twilio)
Restaurant data (from Google Places API)

How We Use Your Information

Provide and improve the Service
Create and manage your account
Enable posting and social interactions
Calculate your Foodi Score
Display nearby restaurants and posts
Send notifications about activity
Detect fraud and ensure safety
Analyze usage and improve performance
Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

Information Shared Publicly:

Your profile (name, photo, bio)
Your posts, reviews, and ratings
Your comments and engagement
Your Foodi Score and statistics

You can control visibility through Privacy Settings.

Service Providers:

Firebase (authentication, database, storage)
Google Places API (restaurant data)
Twilio (phone verification)
Cloud infrastructure providers

Legal Requirements:

When required by law or legal process
To protect safety and security
To enforce our Terms of Service

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure Firebase/Google Cloud Platform servers with:

End-to-end encryption for authentication
HTTPS/TLS encryption for data in transit
Encryption at rest for stored data
Regular security audits and updates
Limited employee access controls
Automated backups and disaster recovery

Data is stored in the United States and other countries where Firebase operates.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access your data - View and download your information
Modify your data - Update profile and content
Delete your data - Delete posts or entire account
Control privacy - Manage who sees your content
Opt out - Control marketing communications

Privacy Controls:

Private account settings
Location sharing controls
Message privacy settings
Block users
Notification preferences

Children's Privacy

Foodi is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you believe your child under 13 has provided us with information, contact us at privacy@foodi.com and we will promptly delete it.

Users under 18 should have parental permission to use Foodi.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights:

Right to know what information we collect
Right to delete your personal information
Right to opt-out of sale (we don't sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination

To exercise your rights, email privacy@foodi.com or use Settings > Privacy > Data Rights Request.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

For users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, you have rights including:

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

Contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@foodi.com

Data Retention

We retain your information:

While your account is active
As needed to provide services
For legal compliance (varies by requirement)
In backups for up to 90 days after deletion

When you delete your account:

Content removed from public view immediately
Complete deletion within 30 days
Backup retention up to 90 days

Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

Cookies and Tracking

We use local storage and analytics technologies:

AsyncStorage for caching profile data and preferences
Session tokens for authentication
Device identifiers for security
Analytics for app improvement
Crash reporting for bug fixes

You can clear cached data in app settings or reset advertising identifiers in device settings.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes via in-app notification, email, or banner.

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you don't agree, please stop using the Service and delete your account.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or to exercise your rights:

Privacy Questions: privacy@foodi.com
Data Protection Officer: dpo@foodi.com
General Support: support@foodi.com
Legal Matters: legal@foodi.com

In-App: Settings > Privacy > Data Rights Request

Summary of Key Points

We collect information you provide and usage data
We use data to provide service and improve features
We share with service providers and as required by law
We protect data with industry-standard security
You control privacy through in-app settings
You can delete your account and data anytime
We don't sell your personal information
You have rights under CCPA, GDPR, and other laws

Thank you for trusting Foodi with your information. We're committed to protecting your privacy while helping you discover and share amazing food experiences.