Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PlatedPin. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

2. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of information:

• Account Information: Username, email address, display name, and profile information you provide
• Restaurant Data: Information about restaurants you add, including names, locations, photos, videos, and notes
• Social Media Data: When you connect TikTok accounts, we access your public profile information and videos you choose to share
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, including pages visited and features used
• Location Data: Geographic coordinates of restaurants you add to your map

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Create and manage your account
• Display your restaurant maps and lists
• Enable social media integrations
• Improve and personalize your experience
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Ensure the security of our platform

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Public Profile: Your username, display name, bio, and public restaurants are visible to anyone who visits your profile page
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase for database, Vercel for hosting, Google Maps for location services, TikTok API for social integration)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Social Media Integration

When you connect your TikTok account, we access only the information necessary to display your videos. We store access tokens securely and only use them to fetch content you explicitly choose to share on PlatedPin. You can disconnect your social media accounts at any time from your settings page.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing
• Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us through your account settings or email us.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session and improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us through your account settings or visit our support page.