Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Palate ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. 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: Email address, username, profile picture
- Content: Photos, reviews, ratings, comments, and posts you create
- Location Data: Your location to show nearby restaurants (with your permission)
- Contact Information: If you contact us for support
Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: How you interact with the app, features used, time spent
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
- Analytics Data: App performance, crashes, and user behavior patterns
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Show you relevant restaurants and food content
- Enable social features (following, liking, commenting)
- Send you notifications about app activity
- Provide customer support
- Ensure app security and prevent fraud
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:
- With Other Users: Your public posts, reviews, and profile information
- Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate the app
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security audits and updates
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure authentication systems
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and data
- Opt out of certain data processing
- Export your data
Location Data
We collect location data only when you grant permission to:
- Show restaurants near you
- Tag posts with restaurant locations
- Provide location-based recommendations
You can disable location services in your device settings at any time.
Camera Usage
With your permission, our app may access your device's camera for the following purposes:
- Allowing you to capture and upload food photos and videos
- Enabling you to personalize your posts and reviews
- Supporting features that require in-app photo or video capture
We do not access your camera without your consent. You can disable camera access at any time in your device settings.
Children's Privacy
Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Users
If you are outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
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 policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 2025.