Privacy Policy for StreetBites

Last updated: August 5, 2024

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and display name
• Profile Information: Profile photos you choose to upload
• Location Data: Your device location to show nearby food vendors
• Photos: Images you upload with reviews (food photos, vendor photos)

Usage Information

• App Usage: How you interact with the app (reviews, ratings, searches)
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Location Services: Your approximate location to find nearby vendors

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Account Management: Create and manage your user account
• Location Services: Show nearby food vendors on the map
• Photo Uploads: Allow you to upload photos with reviews
• Reviews & Ratings: Store and display your food reviews
• App Functionality: Provide core app features and improvements

Analytics & Improvements

• App Performance: Monitor app stability and performance
• Feature Development: Understand usage patterns to improve features
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues

Information Sharing

We Do NOT Share Your Personal Information With:

• Third-party advertisers (we don't show ads)
• Data brokers or marketing companies
• Other users (except reviews you choose to post publicly)

We May Share Information With:

• Firebase Services: For data storage and authentication (Google's secure cloud services)
• Legal Authorities: Only if required by law or to protect safety

Data Storage & Security

Where Your Data is Stored

• Firebase Firestore: User profiles, reviews, vendor data
• Firebase Storage: Photos you upload
• Your Device: App preferences and cached data

Security Measures

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Authentication: Secure login using Firebase Auth
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access data

Your Rights & Choices

You Can:

• Delete Your Account: Remove all your data from our servers
• Update Information: Change your profile photo and display name
• Control Location: Turn off location services in your device settings
• Delete Reviews: Remove reviews you've posted
• Contact Us: Email us with privacy questions

Data Retention

• Active Accounts: Data kept while account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Data removed within 30 days of account deletion
• Inactive Accounts: Data may be deleted after 2 years of inactivity

Permissions We Request

Camera Permission

• Purpose: Take photos of street food to upload with reviews
• Usage: Only when you choose to take a photo within the app
• Control: You can deny camera access and still use other app features

Location Permission

• Purpose: Show nearby food vendors on the map
• Usage: To display vendors within your area
• Control: You can turn off location services in device settings

Photo Library Permission

• Purpose: Select existing photos to upload with reviews
• Usage: Only when you choose to select photos from your library
• Control: You can deny photo library access

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending you an email notification (if you have an account)

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact us for more information about these rights.

International Users

If you are using our app from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in the United States. By using our app, you consent to this transfer.