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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 22, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Mealshot. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our app.
Information We Collect
1. Sign in with Apple
When you use Sign in with Apple, we only receive the information you explicitly choose to share. This may include:
- A unique identifier assigned by Apple
- Your email address (only if you choose to share it)
We do not receive or store your Apple password or other Apple account information.
2. Location Data
We collect your device’s location data only:
- While you are actively using the app
- When you have granted permission for location access
- To provide restaurant recommendations near you
Location data is used solely for finding nearby restaurants and is not stored or tracked over time.
How We Use Your Information
Sign in with Apple Data
- To create and manage your account
- To authenticate you when you use the app
- To provide personalized features (such as saved preferences)
Location Data
- To find restaurants near your current location
- To calculate distances to restaurants
- To provide relevant search results
Data Storage and Security
- We do not maintain a user profile database
- Your preferences are stored locally on your device
- We do not track your location history
- We implement appropriate security measures to protect any data we temporarily process
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We Do Not:
- Sell your personal information
- Share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
- Track you across other apps or websites
- Create user profiles for advertising
We Only Share:
- Your location data temporarily with Google Places API to fetch nearby restaurants
- This sharing occurs only when you actively search for restaurants
Your Rights and Choices
You can:
- Choose not to share your email when using Sign in with Apple
- Control location permissions through your device settings
- Delete your locally stored preferences by deleting the app
- Opt out of Sign in with Apple at any time
Children’s Privacy
Mealshot is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this Privacy Policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
Consent
By using Mealshot, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
California Privacy Rights
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents may request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. However, we do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
International Users
Mealshot is intended for use in the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws.
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide you with the app’s services. Since we store preferences locally on your device, deleting the app will remove all stored information.
Your Controls and Choices
You can control your data through:
- Device Settings
- Location Services
- Sign in with Apple preferences
- App Settings
- Filter preferences
- Saved presets
Additional Information
The app uses the Google Places API solely to:
- Search for nearby restaurants
- Retrieve restaurant details
- Get restaurant photos
This integration is essential for core app functionality but does not involve sharing your personal information beyond your immediate search request.