Last Updated: 25.9.2024.

DineLens ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal data when you use our app (the "Service"). By using our Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Service.

1. Data We Collect

We collect and store the following personal and non-personal information from users:

• Email Address: When you sign up or log in using the Gmail integrated login via Firebase, we collect and store your email address. This is used to identify and authenticate your account, and to provide necessary product personalization, linking your activity on the app to your email-based account. Alternatively, your email address can be anonymized through sign-in with Apple. The account identifier is the email address associated with the account.

• Username: You will create a unique username associated with your account. This username is used for identification within the app, linking your data and content generated through your activity to you.

• Location Data (Optional): We may request access to your device’s location. While providing location data is optional, if you choose to do so, it will be used for both improving user experience and for analytics and personalization purposes (e.g., location-based content or feature suggestions). Location data will be stored and analyzed as part of these features.

• User Behavior Data: We collect information about your behavior within the app, including which content you engage with, navigation patterns, and interactions. This data is used to improve our service, personalize content recommendations, and conduct analytics to better understand how users interact with the app.

• Unique user identifier: We generate an anonymous randomly generated unique identifier related to your device and store it for analytics or functionality purposes.

No other personal data is collected from you by the app.

2. How Data is Collected

• Firebase Authentication: Your email address is collected via Firebase’s secure authentication when you log in using your Gmail account. Firebase complies with strict security measures to protect your data. When signing in with Apple, your email address can be anonymized, and Apple’s privacy policy will also apply.

• Username Creation: Your username is collected when you manually create an account. This is the only piece of user-generated information we collect aside from your email address.

• Location Data: If you provide consent, we collect and store your location data to improve your user experience and for analytics purposes. The app will function without location data if you choose not to provide it.

• User Behavior Data: We collect data on how you interact with the app (e.g., which content you view, click on, or skip). This data is collected using internal tracking mechanisms and may involve the use of third-party analytics tools.

  
  

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Account Creation and Authentication: Your email address and username are used to create and maintain your account, enabling you to log in and use the Service.

• Personalization: We use the data we collect, including location data (if provided) and user behavior data, to personalize the app experience, such as suggesting content that is most relevant to your interests or location.

• Analytics and Improvements: We analyze user behavior and location data (where provided) to help us understand how users engage with the app. This helps us improve app features, design, and performance. This data is stored and analyzed for ongoing optimization of the Service.

We do not use your data for any other purpose, and we do not engage in any form of data tracking or profiling. We do not engage in any form of profiling beyond what is necessary for the personalization of content and improving the user experience.

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties, except as described below:

• Firebase: We use Firebase for authentication. Firebase may have access to your email address for authentication purposes, but it is bound by its own privacy policy and terms, which ensure the same level of protection as described in this policy.

• Third-Party Services: We may use third-party services for analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics), advertising networks, or SDKs. These services may have access to anonymized user behavior and location data (where provided), but we ensure that any such third party complies with this Privacy Policy and relevant data protection regulations. Any data shared with third parties will be anonymized or pseudonymized wherever possible and used solely for improving the Service.

  
  

5. Data Retention and Deletion

• Retention: We retain your email address, username, and behavior data for as long as you have an account with us, or as necessary to provide the Service. If you no longer wish to use the app, you may request deletion of your account. Location data may be retained for analytics purposes but will be anonymized.

• Deletion: If you wish to delete your account and associated data, you can do so by contacting us at josipbago10@gmail.com or through the app's settings. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your account and all personal data associated with it within 30 days unless legal obligations require us to retain certain information.

  
  

6. User Consent and Revoking Consent

• Location Data: Location data collection is optional and based on your explicit consent. You can enable or disable location services at any time through your device's settings.

• Behavior Data: By using the app, you consent to the collection of behavior data for the purposes outlined in this policy. If you wish to opt out of behavior data collection, you may request this through the app’s settings or by contacting us directly. Opting out may limit certain personalized features.

• Revoking Consent: You can revoke consent for data collection (such as location data) by adjusting the settings on your device or by requesting deletion of your account. You can also contact us directly to revoke consent for any further processing of your data.

  
  

7. Security Measures

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, please be aware that no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact us at:

• Email: josipbago10@gmail.com

  
  

By using our app, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.