NearFeast

Privacy Policy

Welcome to NearFeast. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application ("App") and services ("Services"). By using NearFeast, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve our Services:

  • Personal Information: When you create an account, we may ask for your email address, phone number, and other contact details.
  • Usage Data: We collect information on how you use the website and App, such as search queries, preferences, and interactions with features.
  • Location Data: With your consent, we collect and process information about your location (such as GPS or IP-based data). This helps us show you relevant nearby dishes, restaurants, and personalized content. You can disable location sharing via your browser or device settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
  • To manage your account and provide customer support.
  • To send notifications and updates regarding our Services.
  • To personalize your experience and deliver content and advertisements that are relevant to you, including targeted ads based on your interests and location.
  • To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the user experience.
  • To verify user identities and ensure the authenticity of reviews and comments.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

  • With your explicit consent.
  • With service providers who assist us in operating our Services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
  • In response to legal obligations or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
  • To share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with third-party advertisement companies to deliver better-matching ads to our users.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure.

5. Data Retention

We retain your session and location data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Typically, session records are deleted after 90 days unless you have an active account. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

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

  • The right to access - You can request copies of your personal data.
  • The right to rectification - You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to erasure - You can request deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • The right to restrict processing - You can request restriction of processing your data under certain conditions.
  • The right to object to processing - You can object to the processing of your data under certain conditions.
  • The right to data portability - You can request transfer of your data to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our provided contact information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@nearfeast.com.

By using NearFeast, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.