Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 20, 2026

1. Introduction

MealSpot ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Email address, username, and authentication credentials
Profile Data: Restaurant preferences and selections
User Content: Restaurant picks, group memberships, and matching data

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: App interactions, features used, and preferences
Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
Advertising Data: Ad interactions and advertising identifiers (via Google AdMob)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide and maintain the MealSpot service
Facilitate restaurant matching within your groups
Process subscriptions and in-app purchases
Display personalized advertisements (free tier)
Improve our app and develop new features
Communicate with you about updates and promotional offers
Ensure security and prevent fraud

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including:

Firebase Authentication: For secure account management
Cloud Firestore: For storing your restaurant selections, group data, and preferences

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect and process your data:

Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and storage (Privacy Policy)
Google AdMob: Advertising services for free tier users (Privacy Policy)
Stripe/Google Play/Apple Pay: Payment processing for subscriptions

6. Advertising

Free tier users will see advertisements powered by Google AdMob. AdMob may use cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized ads based on your interests. You can opt out of personalized advertising in your device settings.

Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

With service providers who help us operate the app (Firebase, AdMob, payment processors)
To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
To protect our rights, safety, or property
With your consent

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct your information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Opt-out: Disable personalized advertising in device settings
Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at lelandfried@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

MealSpot is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: lelandfried@gmail.com
Website: https://mealspot.app