Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Taste Don't Waste ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, Taste Don't Waste (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our food rescue marketplace:

• Personal Information: When you register, we collect your Name, Email Address, and Phone Number to create your account and manage your orders.
• Location Data: We collect your precise location (GPS) to show you nearby businesses with available food bags. You can disable this permission at any time in your device settings.
• Order Information: We store details of the orders you place (e.g., deal name, price, pickup time) to manage the transaction and pickup verification.
• Device Information: We may collect non-personal data such as device type and operating system for debugging and app stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your user account.
• To display nearby food deals based on your location.
• To process orders and generate pickup codes.
• To communicate with you regarding order status or updates.
• To ensure the security of the marketplace and prevent fraud.

4. Payment Information

We do not store your credit card or bank account details. All payments are processed securely by our third-party payment processor, Paysera.

• When you make a purchase, you will be redirected to Paysera's secure gateway.
• Paysera processes your payment information in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
• We only receive a confirmation of payment success or failure to update your order status.

5. Third-Party Services

We may share data with trusted third-party services solely for the purpose of operating the App:

• Paysera: For payment processing.
• Google Maps API: For displaying maps and location services.
• Supabase / Expo: For database hosting and app infrastructure.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services.

Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your account and all associated data. You can do this within the App settings (under "Delete Account") or by contacting us at our support email.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for use by children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
contact@tastedontwaste.app