Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Gastro (“the App,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and discloses information when you use the App.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use Gastro, we may collect the following categories of information:
- Approximate or precise location data, if you grant location permission, to help show relevant nearby restaurant results.
- Search and usage information, such as searches performed, screens viewed, filters used, taps, and feature interactions.
- Device and technical information, such as device type, operating system, app version, language, diagnostics, crash information, and similar technical signals.
- Identifiers and analytics-related data that may be collected through analytics and infrastructure providers used by the App.
2. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through Gastro to:
- provide restaurant discovery functionality and location-relevant results;
- operate, maintain, monitor, and improve the App;
- understand how users interact with the App;
- debug errors, investigate crashes, and improve performance;
- protect the App against abuse, misuse, and technical issues;
- comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
3. Location Data
If you allow location access, Gastro may use your device location to provide nearby recommendations or improve search relevance. You can control location permissions through your device settings. If you deny location access, some location-based features may be limited or unavailable.
4. Analytics and Diagnostics
Gastro may use third-party analytics and diagnostics providers, including Firebase services such as Google Analytics for Firebase and Crashlytics, to understand usage patterns, monitor app stability, and improve the App.
These providers may process device, usage, and technical data in accordance with their own terms and privacy documentation.
5. Third-Party Data Providers
Gastro may retrieve and display restaurant-related content from third-party providers, including Google Maps Platform and related services. When you use the App, requests may be made to such providers through our systems or directly through integrated services, as applicable.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- with service providers and infrastructure partners that help us operate the App;
- with analytics, diagnostics, hosting, database, and security providers;
- when required by law, legal process, or governmental request;
- to protect the rights, safety, property, users, or integrity of Gastro;
- in connection with a business transfer, reorganization, financing, merger, sale, or similar transaction.
7. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the App, fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and operational needs.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Choices
- You can stop using the App at any time.
- You can manage location permissions through your device settings.
- You may contact us to request information about your data or request deletion where applicable law provides such rights.
10. Children’s Privacy
Gastro is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us so we can review and, if appropriate, delete the information.
11. International Processing
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own, including where our service providers operate. By using the App, you understand that your information may be transferred to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the App after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
13. Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact: devgastroapp@gmail.com