Privacy Policy

LunchNear.me ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and optional display name.
• Profile Information: You may optionally provide a profile photo and food preferences.
• Reviews and Ratings: Any reviews or ratings you submit for restaurants.
• Group Information: When you create or join lunch groups, we store group membership and voting preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location to show nearby restaurants. You can disable this in your device settings.
• Device Information: We collect device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the app, including restaurants viewed, searches performed, and features used.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our restaurant recommendation services
• Personalize your experience with AI-powered suggestions
• Enable group lunch coordination features
• Show restaurants near your current location
• Communicate with you about your account and updates
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the app
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Group Members: Your name and preferences may be visible to other members of lunch groups you join.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and restaurant data (such as Google Maps and restaurant APIs).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Google Maps: For map display and location services. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Supabase: For authentication and data storage. See Supabase Privacy Policy.
• Restaurant APIs: We use restaurant data providers to display menu information, hours, and ratings.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication mechanisms
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: You can access your account information through the app settings.
• Update: You can update your profile information at any time.
• Delete: You can request deletion of your account by emailing us.
• Location: You can disable location access in your device settings, though this will limit app functionality.
• Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in the app and device settings.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes. Upon receiving a deletion request, we will delete your data within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: