Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to DineAhead ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our mobile application and related services.

2. Information We Collect

• Account Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you register.
• Reservation Data: Date, time, party size, restaurant, and any special requests.
• Order Information: Menu items selected and pre-order preferences.
• Payment Information: Payment is processed securely by Stripe. We do not store your full card details.
• Location: City selection to show relevant local restaurants. We do not track your precise GPS location.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the app to improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and manage your restaurant reservations and pre-orders.
• To send reservation confirmations and reminders via email.
• To facilitate communication between you and the restaurant.
• To improve app performance and user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share your data only with:

• Restaurants: To fulfill your reservation and order.
• Stripe: For secure payment processing.
• Service Providers: Third-party providers that help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, email delivery).
• Legal Authorities: When required by law.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS) and secure payment handling via Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Children's Privacy

DineAhead is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice in the app.

10. Contact Us

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