Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2, 2025

1. Introduction

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

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Information

To provide you with nearby restaurant recommendations, we collect your device's location data when you use the App. This includes:

GPS coordinates
IP address-based location
Location preferences you set within the App

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you use the App, including:

Search queries and food preferences
Restaurants you view, like, or dislike
App features you use and interact with
Device information (type, operating system, unique device identifiers)

2.3 Information You Provide

Dietary preferences and restrictions
Food categories of interest
Distance preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

Provide personalized restaurant recommendations based on your location and preferences
Improve the App's functionality and user experience
Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services
Develop new features and services
Send you updates about the App (if you opt in)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to provide certain functionality:

Google Places API: To retrieve restaurant information, ratings, reviews, and photos
Analytics Services: To understand how users interact with the App

4.2 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

5. Data Security

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

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Opt-out of certain data collection practices
Disable location services (though this may limit App functionality)

7. 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. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as described in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the App or visit our website.

12. Your Consent

By using the App, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.