Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last updated: July 17, 2025

Introduction

SwipeDecide LLC ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and use our services, and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Information We Collect

Information you give us directly

  • Account information: When you create an account, we collect your email address, username, and password.
  • Profile information: You may choose to provide additional information like your name, preferences, and dietary restrictions.
  • Communications: When you contact us, we keep records of your correspondence.
  • Feedback: Reviews, ratings, and other feedback you provide about restaurants or our services.

Information we collect automatically

  • Usage data: How you interact with our apps and services, including swipe patterns and preferences.
  • Device information: Information about your device, including IP address (anonymized), browser type, and operating system.
  • Location data: With your permission, we collect location information to show nearby restaurants.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: For marketing communications, analytics cookies, and location services
  • Contract: To provide our services when you create an account
  • Legitimate Interests: For service improvements, security, and essential functionality
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience and recommendations
  • Facilitate group decision-making features
  • Communicate with you about our services
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

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

  • With group members: When participating in group decisions, your swipes and preferences may be shared with other group members.
  • Service providers: We work with trusted third-party service providers including:
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS) - Cloud hosting and infrastructure
    • Google Analytics - Website analytics (with your consent)
    • SendGrid - Email delivery services
    • Stripe - Payment processing (if applicable)
  • Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
  • Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred.

Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential cookies:
    • session - Maintains your session state
    • gdpr_consent - Stores your privacy preferences
    • csrf_token - Security cookie for form submissions
  • Analytics cookies (with consent):
    • _ga, _gid - Google Analytics tracking
    • analytics_consent - Stores analytics preferences
  • Marketing cookies (with consent):
    • marketing_consent - Stores marketing preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information according to the following schedule:

  • Account data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 365 days after deletion
  • Usage analytics: Anonymized after 365 days
  • Communication records: Retained for 365 days
  • Legal and compliance data: Retained as required by law (typically 5-7 years)
  • Cookie data: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies expire after 365 days

You can request deletion of your personal data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

International Transfers

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

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, please do not use our services or provide any personal information. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@swipedecide.io
  • Address: SwipeDecide LLC, Denver, Colorado, US

Data Protection Officer

For EU residents, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpo@swipedecide.io