Where Eat, Inc. ("Where Eat") prioritizes protecting the privacy and integrity of personal information collected from members and visitors to our platform. Recognizing the importance of safeguarding your data, we have crafted this Privacy Policy to outline how we handle the collection and use of identifiable personal information, such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, or any data that connects to an individual, provided by users of our platform.

This policy explains the types of information we gather when you use our website, mobile applications, and associated online services (collectively referred to as the "Services").

Please note, this policy does not cover external websites linked from the platform, third-party restaurant pages, or other non-platform content. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of these external entities.

Where Eat acts as the Data Controller for personal information you provide and as the Data Processor for information received from third parties (e.g., when signing in with Google or Facebook). This policy applies whenever Where Eat processes your personal data for purposes outlined herein, including enabling participation in platform features.

By accessing our platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information Collected by Where Eat

We collect a variety of information from and about users, including:

1. Data that personally identifies you.
2. Details about your internet connection and devices used to access our Services.
3. Information on your usage of the Services.

This data is collected either:

• Directly from you when you provide it voluntarily.
• Automatically as you interact with our Services (e.g., via cookies, IP tracking, or browsing behavior).

Collected data is categorized as either "Identifiable Information" or "General Usage Information."

• Identifiable Information includes your name, email address, birthday, IP address, and device identifiers.
• General Usage Information includes cookies, visited pages, search queries, and de-identified Identifiable Information.

Examples of Collected Data

1. Account Information: Your username, email, location, dietary preferences, and profile picture.
2. Preferences: Settings for preferred types of restaurants or features to display.
3. Content Contributions: Reviews, photos, comments, and private or public messages.
4. Publicly Shared Posts: Ratings, tips, and other submissions visible to others on the platform.

Note: While you can adjust your privacy settings, no system is completely secure. We encourage caution when sharing sensitive details.

How Where Eat Uses Your Data

Where Eat utilizes the information collected to:

• Enhance and personalize your user experience.
• Improve platform functionality and efficiency.
• Conduct statistical analysis for service optimization.
• Display relevant advertisements and send notifications about updates, campaigns, and contests.

We may share certain de-identified data or aggregate statistics with affiliated companies, partners, or third-party advertisers.

Your Privacy Choices

You may choose to:

• Modify or delete your account information.
• Adjust privacy settings within your profile.
• Opt-out of location tracking via your device settings.
• Disable cookies through browser settings (though some features may be impacted).

Protecting Your Data

Where Eat employs security measures to safeguard personal information. While no system is entirely foolproof, we continually work to protect against unauthorized access and data misuse. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to improve functionality, remember your preferences, and deliver personalized experiences. Third-party integrations, such as Google Analytics or social media platforms, may also employ cookies for analytics or advertising purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser or device settings.