š§¾ Privacy Policy for Sauce Sensei
Last updated: October 10, 2025
Sauce Sensei provides restaurant-safety information and community insights. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
| Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account Data | Email Address/Display Name (via Google Sign-In) | To create and manage user accounts |
| User Content | Comments, ratings, uploaded photos | To share community reviews |
| Location Data | Approximate location (if granted) | To show nearby restaurants |
| Device & Analytics Data | Device type, app version, crash logs | To improve app performance |
| Advertising Data | Ad engagement statistics (via Google AdMob) | To support free use of the app |
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
-Authenticate users via Google Sign-In
-Display restaurant ratings, reviews, and user content
-Show restaurants near your location (if permission is granted)
-Monitor performance, fix crashes, and improve app features
-Operate advertising in a limited, non-personalized way to support free use of the app
-Communicate updates or respond to support requests
3. Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information.
We share data only with:
-Service providers such as Supabase (database), Google AdMob, and Firebase Analytics who help us host, analyze, or operate our services
-Legal authorities if required to comply with the law or protect user safety
User-generated content you choose to make public (such as ratings or comments) may be visible to other users in the app.
4. Data Retention & Security
-Account information is stored on secure servers hosted by Supabase.
-We retain your data until you delete your account or request removal.
-User-generated content (photos, comments) can be deleted upon request.
-We use encryption and secure connections (HTTPS) to protect data in transit.
-Backups and logs may remain temporarily but are deleted within a reasonable period.
5. Your Rights
You may:
-Access, update, or delete your account data
-Request removal of your photos, ratings, or comments
-Opt out of analytics or location access in your device settings
-Contact us anytime at [email protected] to request data deletion or account removal
6. Childrenās Privacy
-Sauce Sensei is not intended for children under 13.
-We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
-If we learn that a child has provided us information, we will delete it promptly.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be announced in-app and on our website.
The āLast Updatedā date above indicates when the latest version became effective.
8. Contact Us
DineSafe Collective
For questions about this policy or to request data changes or deletion, please contact us.