Introduction
Moodbite ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Moodbite mobile application (the "App").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Location Information
- We collect your device's precise location data (when permitted) to:
- Find restaurants near you
- Provide weather-based food recommendations
- Enhance your search results with locally relevant suggestions
Weather Data
- We collect local weather information based on your location to provide contextual food recommendations
- This includes temperature, weather conditions, and general atmospheric data
User Preferences
- Food preferences and dietary restrictions
- Mood selections for personalized recommendations
- Restaurant search preferences (price range, cuisine type)
- App settings and customizations
Device Information
- Device type and model
- Operating system version
- Unique device identifiers
- Mobile network information
- Firebase Installation ID
- Advertising ID (if available and permitted)
Third-Party Services and Libraries
Firebase Services
- Firebase Analytics
- Collects app usage statistics and user interaction data
- Tracks app performance and crash reports
- Measures user engagement and behavior patterns
- Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
- Handles push notifications for updates and recommendations
- Processes device tokens for message delivery
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Collects crash reports and error logs
- Tracks app stability metrics
- Processes device information for debugging
Google Services
- Google Places API
- Processes location data for restaurant searches
- Provides restaurant details and photos
- Handles place autocomplete and search functionality
- Google Maps SDK
- Displays restaurant locations on maps
- Provides navigation functionality
- Processes location data for map display
- Google Cloud Platform
- Hosts AI-powered recommendation system
- Processes user preferences for personalization
- Handles API requests and responses
Other Third-Party Services
- OpenWeather API
- Processes location data for weather information
- Provides weather forecasts and conditions
- Glide Image Loading Library
- Caches restaurant images locally
- Processes image loading and display
Note: Each third-party service processes data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review these policies for complete understanding of how their data is handled.
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage
- User preferences stored on device
- Temporary image caches
- App settings and configurations
- Cloud Storage
- Firebase Analytics data
- Crash reports and logs
- Anonymous usage statistics
- Security Measures
- HTTPS encryption for all API communications
- Secure storage of API keys
- Regular security updates and patches
Data Deletion and User Rights
- You can request deletion of your data by:
- Using the in-app deletion feature
- Contacting our support team
- Uninstalling the app and requesting data removal
- You can control data collection through:
- App permissions settings
- Device settings
- In-app privacy controls
Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Updates to Privacy 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
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an in-app notification for significant changes
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: keralpsc4u@gmail.com
