Privacy Policy

1. What We Collect

When you use Purtaste, we may collect:

• Account data — email address, username, profile photo.
• Review data — dish names, scores, photos, and review text you submit.
• Location data — only when you use the “Near Me” feature, and only with your permission.
• Usage data — pages viewed, searches performed, and interactions with the Service.
• Payment data — processed by Stripe; we never store card details directly.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and improve the Service.
• To display your reviews and profile to other users.
• To send transactional emails (e.g. digest emails, subscription receipts).
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.
• To comply with legal obligations.

3. Who We Share Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only with:

• Supabase — database and authentication provider.
• Stripe — payment processing.
• Resend — transactional email delivery.
• Google Maps — restaurant search and map features.
• Law enforcement or regulators when required by law.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use cookies and browser local storage to remember your city preference and keep you signed in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can clear cookies at any time via your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. Reviews you post are retained to preserve the integrity of rankings. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability (export of your reviews).

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@purtaste.com.

7. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

8. Security

We use industry-standard measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), hashed credentials, and role-based access controls to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Service.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@purtaste.com.