Tastebuds Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use Tastebuds:

• Account Information: Name, email address (when using Apple Sign In or Google Sign In), and occupation.
• Profile Information: Topics of interest and city preferences you provide.
• Usage Data: Invitations created, responses, matches, and chat messages.
• Device Information: Device type and operating system version for app functionality.
• Location Data: Approximate location (city-level) to show relevant invitations near you.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our dining companion matching service
• To facilitate communication between matched users
• To send notifications about matches and messages
• To ensure safety and enforce our community guidelines
• To respond to user reports and maintain platform integrity

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services (Authentication, Firestore, and Storage). We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your profile information (name, occupation, topics) is visible to other users on the platform as part of the matching service.

5. Your Rights

• Access: You can view your profile information within the app.
• Correction: You can update your profile at any time.
• Deletion: You can delete your account and all associated data from within the app (Settings → Delete Account).
• Blocking: You can block other users to prevent them from contacting you.
• Reporting: You can report inappropriate content or behavior.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and file storage
• Apple Sign In: Account authentication
• Apple MapKit: Restaurant location display

7. Children's Privacy

Tastebuds is not intended for users under the age of 17. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy within the app.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: simonsmntn@gmail.com

GitHub: github.com/gdstan2023