Privacy Policy for What2Eat+

Thank you for using What2Eat+ ("we", "us", "our"). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

• Location Data (Precise): We collect your device's precise GPS location to recommend nearby restaurants using Google Maps API. This data is used only while the app is in use and is not stored unless you create an account and choose to save preferences.
• Account Information: If you register, we collect your email address and a username to enable community features (posting events/discounts) and to sync your "eaten" history across devices.
• User Content: Any information you voluntarily post in the community section (restaurant events, discount info) is stored and publicly visible.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the app (e.g., which restaurants you mark as "eaten", your preferences) to improve our recommendation algorithm.
• Device Identifiers: We may collect your device ID for analytics and crash reporting (if you have enabled analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide personalized food recommendations based on your location and preferences.
• To operate community features (posting and viewing shared content).
• To improve app performance and fix bugs.
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Maps Platform (Places API, Geocoding API): To fetch nearby restaurants and convert addresses. Your location data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
• Analytics (optional): We may use anonymous analytics tools to understand app usage. No personal data is shared.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers. We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• You can disable location services at any time via your device settings. Some app features may not work properly without location access.
• You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at 3781474592@qq.com.
• You can opt out of analytics tracking by adjusting your device's privacy settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

📧 3781474592@qq.com