Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

BiteAndCo ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Camera Permission

Our app requests camera permission for the following purposes:

• Food Photography: To allow users to take photos of food items for menu listings, orders, and reviews
• Profile Pictures: To enable users to capture and upload profile pictures
• QR Code Scanning: To scan QR codes for quick menu access and payment processing
• Document Verification: For restaurant owners to upload business documents and verification photos

Important: We do not access your camera without your explicit permission. Photos are only captured when you actively choose to use the camera feature within the app.

2.2 Other Information

• Account information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data (for delivery and restaurant discovery)
• Order history and preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our food delivery and restaurant services
• Process orders and payments
• Connect customers with restaurants
• Send notifications about orders and promotions
• Provide customer support
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

4. Camera Data Protection

Regarding camera usage:

• Photos are only captured when you explicitly use the camera feature
• Images are stored securely on our servers with encryption
• You can delete your photos at any time through the app
• We do not share your photos with third parties without your consent
• Photos are only used for the purposes stated in this policy

5. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Restaurant Partners: Order details and delivery information
• Delivery Partners: Necessary information for order fulfillment
• Payment Processors: Payment information for transaction processing
• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure data centers and hosting infrastructure

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Export your data
• Revoke camera permissions at any time through your device settings

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Photos and images are retained until you delete them or close your account.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. 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 on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.