Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://biteseeker.com.
1. Introduction
Welcome to BiteSeeker. BiteSeeker is a food discovery platform that helps users find nearby restaurants, read reviews, join polls, vote for restaurants, save favorites, and explore community-recommended food spots.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website, mobile app, and related services.
By using BiteSeeker, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
When you create an account, contact us, submit a review, or interact with the app, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Login details
- Contact details if you message us
Location Information
BiteSeeker may use your location to show nearby restaurants, food spots, map results, and local recommendations. You can control location permission from your device settings.
App Activity Information
We may collect information about how you use BiteSeeker, including:
- Restaurants you view
- Reviews you post
- Votes you submit
- Polls you join
- Restaurants you mark as favorites
- App screens you interact with
Device and Technical Information
We may collect basic technical data such as:
- Device type
- Operating system
- App version
- Browser type
- IP address
- Crash logs
- Usage analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Show nearby restaurants and local food spots
- Allow users to post reviews and ratings
- Let users vote in polls and food battles
- Show community favorite restaurants
- Improve app features and user experience
- Respond to support requests
- Prevent misuse, spam, or fake activity
- Improve website and app performance
- Send important updates related to BiteSeeker
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Reviews, Votes, Polls, and Community Activity
BiteSeeker is a community-based food discovery app. When you post reviews, vote in polls, mark restaurants as favorites, or interact with community features, some of this activity may be visible to other users.
For example:
- Your review may appear on a restaurant page
- Your vote may help a restaurant rank higher
- Your favorite activity may help create community favorite lists
- User activity may contribute to restaurant scores and champion rankings
Please avoid posting private, harmful, offensive, or false information in reviews or community sections.
5. Location DataBiteSeeker may use location data to help you find restaurants near you. Location data is used for food discovery, map features, nearby listings, and local recommendations.
You can disable location access at any time from your mobile device settings. Some BiteSeeker features may not work properly without location access.
6. Third-Party Services BiteSeeker may use third-party services to support app features, analytics, maps, login, hosting, and performance. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
These may include:
- Google Play Services
- Google Maps or location services
- Analytics tools
- Hosting providers
- Email/contact tools
- Social media platforms
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.
7. QR Codes and External Links
Our website and social media posts may include QR codes or links that take users to the BiteSeeker app on Google Play or to our social media pages.
When you visit external websites or platforms, their own privacy policies and terms may apply.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect user information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure.
However, no online platform, website, or mobile app can guarantee complete security. You are responsible for keeping your account login details safe.
9. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed to provide BiteSeeker services, improve the platform, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, or prevent misuse.
You may contact us if you want to request account deletion or removal of personal information.
10. Children’s Privacy
BiteSeeker is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Ask how your data is used
- Contact us about privacy concerns
To make a request, contact us at:
biteseekerfoodfinderapp@gmail.com
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date on this page.
Continued use of BiteSeeker after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For privacy questions, support, or data requests, contact us:
Email: biteseekerfoodfinderapp@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +44 7513 263038
Instagram: @biteseeker.foodfinderapp
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biteseekers