FoodPedia

1. Introduction

Welcome to FoodPedia, a smart food discovery and discount application developed by Neksoft LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use our application.

2. Information We Collect

FoodPedia may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details you provide when creating an account.
• Location Data: Your device's location to help you find nearby restaurants and applicable discounts.
• Payment Information: Bank card details (type of card, issuing bank) to match you with relevant restaurant discounts. We do not store complete card numbers or CVV codes.
• Photos and Videos: Images you upload for reviews, preferences, or profile customization.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including search queries, restaurants viewed, and discounts accessed.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the FoodPedia service
• Show you restaurants offering discounts based on your bank cards
• Display nearby restaurants using location-based search
• Personalize your experience and improve our recommendations
• Process and manage your bookings and reservations
• Send you notifications about exclusive deals and offers
• Analyze app usage to improve features and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

4. Data Sharing

FoodPedia may share your data with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Location Data: We may share your location with restaurant partners to provide accurate distance and navigation information.
• Partner Restaurants: Basic information necessary to process reservations and validate discounts may be shared with participating restaurants.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the app, such as cloud hosting, analytics, and customer support services.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, please note:

• Data transmitted through the app is currently not encrypted
• We use industry-standard security practices to protect stored data
• No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials

6. Data Retention and Deletion

Important: At this time, user data cannot be deleted from our systems. We retain your information as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to deactivate your account, please contact us at the email address below.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access to your personal information
• Correction of inaccurate data
• Objection to certain data processing activities
• Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
• Request to deactivate your account

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

FoodPedia is rated for users aged 3+. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Location Services

FoodPedia uses location services to provide you with nearby restaurant recommendations and location-based discounts. You can control location permissions through your device settings. Disabling location services may limit certain app features.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of FoodPedia after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Third-Party Links

FoodPedia may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. Contact Us

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

13. Consent

By using FoodPedia, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.