Privacy Policy

Introduction

Relishd ("we," "our," or "us") is a mobile application operated by an individual in the United States. We are 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").

By using Relishd, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Service.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and display name. If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your name and email address from those services.
• Profile Information: You may optionally provide a profile photo, bio, and location.
• User Content: We collect the reviews, ratings, photos, comments, and lists you create and share on the Service.
• Social Connections: We store information about which users you follow and who follows you.

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your explicit permission, we collect your approximate location to show you nearby dishes and restaurants. You can disable location access at any time in your device settings.
• Device Information: We collect basic device information including device type, operating system version, and app version for troubleshooting and compatibility purposes.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you use the Service, including your IP address, access times, and actions taken within the app.

Information from Third-Party Services

• Authentication Providers: If you sign in with Google or Apple, we receive your basic profile information (name and email) from these services. We do not receive your password.
• Google Places: We use the Google Places API to search for and display restaurant information. Google may collect information in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Cloudinary: Photos you upload are stored securely using Cloudinary's cloud storage service.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your reviews, lists, and profile to other users
• Show you relevant dishes and restaurants based on your location
• Enable social features such as following other users
• Send you transactional communications (such as password resets and account notifications)
• Respond to your comments, questions, and support requests
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not send marketing or promotional emails.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Public Content: Reviews, lists, and profile information you make public are visible to other users of the Service. If your profile is set to private, your reviews and lists are only visible to your approved followers.
• Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including cloud hosting (Render), image storage (Cloudinary), and restaurant data (Google Places). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, or investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service.
• Business Transfers: If the Service is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on servers located in the United States. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure password hashing
• Access controls limiting who can access your data
• Regular security reviews

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can view your profile information and content within the app.
• Correction: You can update your profile information at any time in the app settings.
• Deletion: You can delete your account at any time through the app settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
• Privacy Settings: You can set your profile to private, requiring approval before others can follow you and see your content.
• Location: You can disable location access at any time in your device settings.
• Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in the app settings.

To exercise any of these rights or if you have questions, please contact us at privacy@relishd.app.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except:

• Where we need to retain information for legal, tax, or regulatory purposes
• To resolve disputes or enforce our agreements
• Anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@relishd.app, and we will delete such information.

International Users

The Service is operated from the United States and is primarily intended for users in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services, such as restaurant websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy within the app or by other means prior to the change becoming effective. Your continued use of the Service after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

privacy@relishd.app