Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 31, 2025

At Who's Hungry?, we believe in transparency and minimal data collection. This policy explains exactly what information we collect and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

• Account Information: Username, email address, phone number (optional)
• Cuisine Preferences: Your ratings for different types of cuisine (e.g., Italian, Thai, Mexican)
• Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we never see or store your credit card details)

What We DON'T Collect:

• ❌ Search history (searches are temporary and not saved)
• ❌ Usage analytics or tracking data
• ❌ Device information or browser fingerprinting
• ❌ Location history (you manually enter locations per search)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data only to:

• Provide restaurant recommendations based on your cuisine preferences
• Enable group session sharing with people you invite
• Process subscription payments (via Stripe)
• Send critical service notifications (account security, billing issues)

3. Information Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information except:

• With your permission: When you share a session code with friends, family, and co-workers
• With service providers:
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Google Maps API (restaurant data)
  • Our hosting provider (servers and databases)
• When required by law: To comply with legal obligations or protect rights and safety

4. Data Security

We protect your data with:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Limited access to personal data
• Regular security updates

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data: Request a copy of your account information
• Update your data: Change your preferences, email, or phone number anytime
• Delete your account: Request permanent deletion of your account and data
• Cancel subscriptions: Stop billing at any time through your account settings

6. Cookies

We use minimal cookies only for:

• Keeping you logged in (session authentication)
• Remembering your last search location (if you allow)

We do NOT use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

Who's Hungry? is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe a child has created an account, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Material changes will be announced via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Please visit our FAQ & Support page to send us a message.

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