1. Introduction
Welcome to Eateries Guessing ("Eateries Guessing," "we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our websites, mobile applications, and other related services. Our goal is to be transparent about what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
2. Information We Collect
To provide a high-quality social, gaming, and service experience, we collect information that falls into two categories:
- Information You Provide: This includes account details (name, email, profile picture) when you register, as well as any user-generated content you voluntarily create, such as the upload of eateries photos, restaurant rankings, "tier lists," and reviews. By uploading them, you grant Eateries Guessing a license to display, host, and distribute that content within the app to other users.
- Automatically Collected Information: When you use the website or app, we collect certain device and usage information (IP address, device ID, and how you interact with our features). If you grant permission, we may collect Geolocation data to show you nearby eateries.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process your information for purposes based on legitimate business interests, the fulfillment of our contract with you, and compliance with our legal obligations. We use the info to:
- Facilitate account creation and Sign in process.
- Improve our app's functionality and user experience.
- Enable social features, such as "Collab" rankings and public reviews.
- Protect our services and platform (monitoring for fraud or inappropriate content).
5. International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in North America, Europe, and Singapore. If you are accessing the app from outside of these regions, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed by us in our facilities and by those third parties with whom we may share your personal information.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (e.g., Europe, California, or Thailand), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right to:
- Request access to and obtain a copy of your personal information.
- Request rectification or erasure of your data.
- Object to or restrict the processing of your data.
- Data portability (moving your data to another service).
7. Data Retention & Account Deletion
We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. You may request the deletion of your account and all associated data at any time through the app settings or by contacting us directly.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Effective Date" and will be effective as soon as it is accessible.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this policy, you may email us at:
eateriesguessing@gmail.com