Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains, without the legal fog, what information Map Foodie collects when you use the site, why we collect it, and the control you keep over it.
1. Our approach
Map Foodie is a food-discovery directory, not a data business. We only gather what we need to run the site well and make your search for menus and prices smoother. We don't sell your personal information, and we aim to be transparent about everything described below.
2. What we collect
We collect two broad kinds of information:
- Information you give us - such as your name and email when you contact us, subscribe to updates, or submit a restaurant suggestion or review.
- Information collected automatically - basic technical data your browser shares, like device type, approximate location, pages viewed and how you arrived, gathered through cookies and analytics.
3. How we use it
We use the information to respond to your messages, deliver updates you've asked for, improve which listings and features we show, keep the site secure, and understand in aggregate how people use Map Foodie so we can make it better. We don't use your details for anything you haven't reasonably agreed to.
4. Cookies & analytics
Like most websites, we use cookies - small files stored by your browser - to remember preferences and measure traffic through analytics tools. These help us see which pages are useful and where the experience can improve. You can control or clear cookies in your browser settings at any time; note that turning some off may affect how parts of the site work.
5. Sharing your data
We share personal information only in limited situations: with trusted service providers who help us operate the site (for example hosting or analytics) under confidentiality obligations, or where we're required to by law. We do not sell or rent your personal data to advertisers or third parties.
6. Data security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is ever completely secure, so while we work to safeguard your data, we can't guarantee absolute security - and we encourage you to share sensitive details thoughtfully.
7. Your rights & choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or opt out of marketing messages. You can unsubscribe from updates using the link in any email, and you can reach us directly to exercise any of these rights. We'll respond within a reasonable timeframe.
8. Updates & contact
We may revise this policy as our service or legal obligations change, and the current version will always live on this page with its update date. If you have questions about your privacy on Map Foodie, please get in touch through our contact page - we're happy to help.