Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Afiyets ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application and website at afiyets.com.

2. Information We Collect

Account information

When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile photo (optional). If you sign in through a third-party provider (e.g., Apple or Google), we receive basic profile information from that provider.

Usage data

We collect information about how you use Afiyets, including:

• Restaurant rankings and comparisons you make
• Places you save or mark as visited
• Friends you connect with on the platform
• Device information (OS version, app version)

Location data

With your permission, we collect location data to show nearby restaurants and to place pins on your personal food map. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve the Afiyets service
• To build your personal food map and rankings
• To show you recommendations from friends whose taste you trust
• To send you relevant notifications (with your permission)
• To ensure security and prevent abuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your rankings and food map are visible to friends you connect with on Afiyets. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes.

We may share information with service providers who help us operate our platform (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics), bound by strict data protection agreements.

5. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We retain your information for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data (see our Account Deletion page)
• Export your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data collection

7. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses minimal, essential cookies to ensure functionality. We do not use third-party advertising trackers.

8. Children's Privacy

Afiyets is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

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

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at privacy@afiyets.com.