1. Introduction
At Parm Rater ("we", "us", or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We are dedicated to ensuring the privacy of your personal information and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** and **California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)**.
2. What Information We Collect
- Account Information: When you create an account, we collect personal information such as your email address, username, and password or third party identifer.
- User-Generated Content: We collect content that you create or submit, such as reviews, ratings, photos, and comments.
- Location Data: If you enable location services, we collect your approximate or precise location to show relevant venues near you.
- Device and Usage Information: We collect data about your device, including IP address, device model, operating system, app usage, and interactions to help us improve the user experience.
- Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the App and optimize its performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the App’s features and functionality.
- To allow users to submit and view reviews, ratings, and other content.
- To personalize your experience and deliver tailored content based on your preferences and location.
- To improve the performance and functionality of the App based on user feedback and behavior.
- To enforce our Terms of Service and prevent misuse of the App.
4. How We Share Your Information
- With Other Users: User-generated content, such as reviews and ratings, may be visible to other users of the App.
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with hosting, analytics, and customer support.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. User Rights
- Access & Update: You can update your account information at any time through the App settings.
- Location Services: You can enable or disable location tracking via your device settings.
- Data Deletion: You may request account deletion or ask us to remove your personal data by contacting us at hello@parmrater.com.au.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the App or by email. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@parmrater.com.au.