Privacy Policy

Introduction

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

By using EATDATE, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, date of birth, gender, location
• Profile Information: Photos, bio, food preferences, interests, physical attributes
• Content: Posts, comments, messages, reviews, photos, videos
• Payment Information: Billing details for premium features (processed securely by third-party payment processors)
• Communications: When you contact us for support or feedback

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address or precise location if you grant permission
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity and improve user experience

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Create and manage your account
• Match you with other users based on preferences and location
• Show you restaurants, promotions, and events near you
• Enable communication between users
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you updates, marketing communications, and promotional offers
• Respond to your comments and questions
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

3.1 Other Users

Your profile information, photos, and activity on the platform are visible to other users according to your privacy settings.

3.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party companies to provide services such as hosting, analytics, payment processing, and customer support.

3.3 Business Partners

With your consent, we may share information with restaurants and businesses you interact with through the platform.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to legal processes.

3.5 Safety and Security

We may share information to protect the safety and security of our users and the public.

4. Your Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Restrict how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@eatdate.co.uk

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

7. Children's Privacy

EATDATE is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Service.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a notice on the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

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