Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 12, 2025

App Name: What We Eatin’

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how What We Eatin’ (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our mobile application (“App”). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect the following information when you use the App:

• Email address (if you sign in using Firebase Authentication)
• Profile data (e.g., name, profile photo)

b. Location Data

We collect your device’s location to:

• Show nearby restaurants
• Improve restaurant recommendations
• Determine distance to restaurants

Location data is only accessed when the app is in use and is never stored on our servers.

c. Usage Data

We collect data on how you interact with the app, such as:

• Restaurants swiped on (like/dislike)
• Matches with your partner
• Favorite restaurants

This data is stored securely in Firebase.

d. Third-Party Data

We use the Google Places API to retrieve restaurant data. Google may collect and process information in accordance with their Privacy Policy. We also use Firebase and may use advertising services like Google AdMob to display ads (if applicable).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide core app functionality
• Pair you with your partner
• Display relevant restaurant information
• Improve the user experience
• Show ads (unless you are a subscriber)
• Monitor app performance and usage

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:

• Firebase (for backend and user authentication)
• Google (for restaurant data)
• RevenueCat (for handling subscriptions)
• Advertising providers (to display ads unless disabled via subscription)

We may also share data when required by law or to protect our rights.

5. Your Choices

• You can disable location access in your device settings, but the app will not function properly without it.
• You may delete your account at any time by contacting support at whatweeatinapp@gmail.com.
• You can choose to subscribe to remove ads and increase API usage limits.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data.

No method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

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

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify you via the app or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, contact us at:

Email: whatweeatinapp@gmail.com

App Developer: Mark Burnett