Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Plate Picks ("we", "our", or "application"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

2. Data We Collect

To provide core features such as discovering dishes, adding restaurants, and writing reviews, we collect the following types of information:

• Account Information (Apple Sign-In): When you sign in using Apple, we securely receive your unique Apple user identifier/hash to maintain your account profile and associate your reviews and added restaurants correctly.
• Location Data: With your explicit permission, we access your device’s location coordinates to display nearby restaurants on the interactive map and help you add missing local food spots accurately.
• User-Generated Content: Information you voluntarily submit, including restaurant names, addresses, dish reviews, ratings, and comments.

3. App Tracking & Advertising (ATT)

In future updates, Plate Picks may integrate embedded third-party advertisements or analytics services to support the application. In compliance with Apple’s guidelines, we will request your explicit permission via the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites for targeted advertising purposes. You can change your tracking preferences at any time in your iOS device settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party cloud and analytics providers to ensure stable app performance, database management, and hosting services. These third parties process data securely under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Cookies and Web Technologies

Our companion web pages and landing site may use basic session cookies or analytics to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. User Rights & Data Control

You have full control over your data. You can:

• Disable location services at any time through your iOS Settings.
• Request account closure and removal of your user data by contacting our support team.
• Manage app tracking and personalized ad permissions via your device privacy settings.

7. Compliance with Regulations

Plate Picks complies with major global data protection standards, including:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU): Protecting user privacy rights, transparency, and lawful data processing.
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): Providing California residents control over their personal information.
• COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act): Our app does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.

8. Children's Privacy

Plate Picks is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from young users. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Security Measures

We implement robust technical and organizational security measures—including encrypted network communications and secure database structures—to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact us:

Contact Page: Contact Us

E-mail: support@dishlyapp.com