Group Food Application
Privacy Policy
(March 28, 2020)
Group Food (hereinafter “we”, “us” or “our) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users of our Group Food app (“App”). We want to provide a safe and secure user experience. We will ensure that the information you submit to us, or which we collect is only used for the purposes set out in this policy.
When you use this App certain information is shared with others to make the App a more useful tool for you. This Privacy Policy is intended to help you understand the ways in which your information may be collected and used. By using this App you are indicating that you have read the Privacy Policy or that you have agreed to its terms, you are giving consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information as described in this policy.
For a better experience while using this App, certain information is collected and shared, including but not limited to the following:
| Data collected | From where | Why data is collected | What is done with the data | Sharing details, if applicable | Users' rights regarding data management |
| User name | User input at create account option. | Enables login access to user account. | Store on database. Display as identifier for other Group Food application users to see when selecting members for group orders. This is a unique identifier distinguishing users with identical first and last names. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. Used for promotional content. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. |
| Password | User input at create account option. | Enables login access to user account. | Store on database. Used to validate login. | Encrypted and stored on server database. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. The user also has the option to change their password. |
| First Name | User input at create account option. | Identification. | Store on database. Display as identifier for other Group Food application users to see for selecting members for group orders. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. Used for promotional content. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. |
| Last Name | User input at create account option. | Identification. | Store on database. Display as identifier for other Group Food application users to see for selecting members for group orders. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. Used for promotional content. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. |
| User input at create account option. | Enables user to access account when user forgets their password. | Store on database. Send email with account recovery instructions when user selects forgot password and enters email associated with account. | Stored on server database. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. | |
| Phone Number | User input at create account option. | Enables other users of Group Food application to find user in contacts list. | Store on database. Use to check other Group Food application user's contacts for storing user in contact list displayed on Group Food application. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. | This is an input from the user. The user has the option to delete their account, thereby deleting this information from the server database. |
| User Contacts | From the user's phone address book (contacts). | Provide user a list of Group Food application users contained in their contacts for easy access. | Search for Group Food application users contained in user's phone address book (contacts), and display list for easy access. | Not shared. | User has ability to deny request to access contacts. |
| Restaurant Names | User input at add restaurant option. | Provide restaurant name for storing user orders and getting other user orders through group ordering. | Store on database. Display as restaurant option for group ordering. Displayed as option for inputting individual orders. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. | There is no requirement to add restaurants when using the Group Food application. Restaurants can be deleted assuming no other users have orders stored there. |
| Restaurant Menu Hyperlinks | User input at add restaurant option. | Provide user quick reference to the restaurant menu when entering order. | Store on database. This is an optional input and if defined for a restaurant, display hyperlink for all users when setting user order for a restaurant. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. | This is an optional, user input for adding restaurants. There is no requirement to add restaurants when using the Group Food application. Restaurants can be deleted assuming no other users have orders stored there. |
| User Orders | User input at set restaurant order option. | Enable retrieving all selected members' orders for group ordering for Group Food application user. | Store on database. Display in group ordering when another Group Food application user adds user to group order. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. | This is an input from the user. The user can edit their order at any restaurant. |
| Group Order Information | User input creating a group order with group and restaurant selections. | Provide a social feed of group order activity. | Store on database. Display in social feed. | Shared with other users of Group Food application. Stored on server database. | This is generated when user completes group ordering. User has option to post order to feed or keep private. |
| Group Information | User input at create group option. | Allow quick access to common members included in group ordering. | Store on database. Display as option for selecting members in group ordering. | Stored on server database. Groups are specific to user who created group. Groups user creates will not be displayed to other Group Food application users. | The group name and group members are inputs from the user. The user has the option to manage groups they created, including deleting groups. |
Tech Efficient LLC built the GroupFood app as a Free app. This SERVICE is provided by Tech Efficient LLC at no cost and is intended for use as is.
This page is used to inform visitors regarding my policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use my Service.
If you choose to use my Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that We collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.
If you choose to use my Service, information pertaining to your account including, but not limited to, first name, last name, username, and user activity, may be used to promote GroupFood using screenshots, photographs, videos, and other promotional content.
The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at groupfoodapp.com unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.
Information Collection and Use
For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to user name, password, first name, last name, email, phone number, user contacts, restaurant names, restaurant menu hyperlinks, user orders, group order information, and group information. The information that we request will be retained on your device and with the exception of user contacts, may be retained on GroupFood servers. User contacts are not collected by me in any way.
The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.
Link to privacy policy of third party service providers used by the app
Log Data
We want to inform you that whenever you use my Service, in a case of an error in the app we collect data and information (through third party products) on your phone called Log Data. This Log Data may include information such as your device Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, device name, operating system version, the configuration of the app when utilizing my Service, the time and date of your use of the Service, and other statistics.
Cookies
Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These are sent to your browser from the websites that you visit and are stored on your device's internal memory.
This Service does not use these “cookies” explicitly. However, the app may use third party code and libraries that use “cookies” to collect information and improve their services. You have the option to either accept or refuse these cookies and know when a cookie is being sent to your device. If you choose to refuse our cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of this Service.
Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons:
- To facilitate our Service;
- To provide the Service on our behalf;
- To perform Service-related services; or
- To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.
Security
We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Links to Other Sites
This Service may contain links to other sites. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. Note that these external sites are not operated by me. Therefore, we strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of these websites. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
Children’s Privacy
These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. In the case we discover that a child under 13 has provided me with personal information, we immediately delete this from our servers. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact me at support@groupfoodapp.comso that we will be able to do necessary actions.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. These changes are effective immediately after they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about my Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact me at support@groupfoodapp.com.