Foodi

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

Foodi (“Foodi,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the Foodi mobile application and related services (the “Service”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information.

This Privacy Policy explains our practices when you use Foodi.

Who We Are (Data Controller)

Foodi is operated by Foodi Inc.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you may contact us at:

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you choose to provide, including:

  • Account information such as name, email address, phone number, and profile photo
  • Content you create, including posts, reviews, ratings, comments, photos, and videos
  • Messages and chat conversations within the app
  • Restaurant, visit, and location information included in your posts
  • Profile preferences, settings, and saved content

Information Collected Automatically

When you use Foodi, we may collect:

  • Device and app information (device type, operating system, app version, identifiers)
  • Usage data (features used, interactions, searches, and content viewed)
  • Location information while the app is in use, if you grant permission
  • Diagnostic and performance data (such as crash logs and error reports)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services, including:

  • Authentication data from Apple Sign-In and Google Sign-In
  • Phone verification data used for account security
  • Restaurant and place information from third-party location and places providers

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Enable social features such as posting, following, messaging, and engagement
  • Generate personalized content and AI-powered recommendations
  • Calculate and display statistics and scores related to your activity
  • Show nearby restaurants and relevant content while the app is in use
  • Send service-related notifications and updates
  • Monitor performance, analyze usage, and improve features
  • Detect fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

How We Share Your Information

Publicly Visible Information

Certain information may be visible to other users by default, including:

  • Profile information (such as name, photo, and bio)
  • Posts, reviews, ratings, and comments you share
  • Engagement activity (likes, bookmarks, follows)
  • Public scores, rankings, and statistics

You can manage visibility through in-app privacy settings.

Service Providers

We share information with trusted service providers that help us operate Foodi, such as:

  • Cloud hosting, database, and storage providers
  • Authentication and security providers
  • Analytics and performance monitoring services

These providers may process information only as needed to perform services on our behalf and are required to protect it.

Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information when necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
  • Protect the rights, safety, and security of users or the public
  • Enforce our Terms of Service or investigate violations

Advertising and Tracking

Foodi does not currently use personal data to track users across other companies’ apps or websites for advertising purposes.

If we introduce advertising features in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy and, where required, request additional permissions before doing so.

Data Storage and Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption in transit using HTTPS/TLS
  • Access controls and authentication protections
  • Monitoring and updates to maintain security

No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your information may be stored and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

You have the ability to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Update or correct your profile information
  • Delete posts, content, or your entire account
  • Control privacy and visibility settings
  • Manage notifications and permissions

Account deletion is available within the app through account settings.

Children’s Privacy

Foodi is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us at help@foodi.food and we will promptly delete it.

Users under 18 should have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Service.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights including:

  • The right to know what categories of personal information we collect
  • The right to request deletion of personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Requests can be made through in-app settings or by contacting us at help@foodi.food.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights including:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction or objection to certain processing
  • Data portability

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data when:

  • It is necessary to provide the Service and fulfill our contract with you
  • We have legitimate interests, such as security, fraud prevention, and service improvement
  • You provide consent where required (such as location access while using the app)
  • We must comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain personal information:

  • While your account is active
  • As needed to provide and improve the Service
  • As required for legal, security, or compliance purposes

When you delete your account:

  • Your content is removed from public view
  • Account data is deleted within a reasonable period
  • Backup copies may persist for a limited time for security and compliance purposes

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use local storage and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain sessions and authentication
  • Store preferences and cached data
  • Improve performance and reliability
  • Analyze usage trends

You can manage certain permissions through device or app settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or other appropriate means.

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

help@foodi.food

Thank you for trusting Foodi. We are committed to protecting your privacy while helping you discover and share great food experiences.