Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you create an account on Umami, we collect:

Account Information: Username, email address, and password
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
Reviews and Ratings: Restaurant ratings, scores, and any comments you submit
Social Interactions: Information about who you follow and who follows you

Automatically Collected Information

When you use Umami, we automatically collect:

Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Service
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Location Data: Approximate location based on IP address (for showing relevant restaurants)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
Create and manage your account
Display your reviews and ratings to other users
Show you relevant restaurants based on your location
Enable social features like following other users
Send you important updates about the Service
Respond to your questions and support requests
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service

3. Information Sharing

Public Information

The following information is publicly visible on Umami:

Your username and profile
Your restaurant reviews and ratings
Your public activity (reviews, follows)

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share your information with service providers who help us operate the Service, such as:

Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers (Supabase)
Analytics providers
Email service providers

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes:

Encryption of passwords and sensitive data
Secure database storage with Supabase
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and authentication requirements

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

Access: You can view your account information and reviews at any time
Update: You can update your profile and account information through your settings
Delete: You can delete your account and all associated data through your settings
Edit Reviews: You can edit or delete your reviews at any time
Control Visibility: You can control who sees your reviews (public or followers only)

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. When you delete your account, we will delete your personal information and reviews. Anonymized, aggregated data may be retained for analytical purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Analyze how you use the Service
Improve performance and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some features of the Service.

8. Children's Privacy

Umami is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your information (which we do not do).

11. International Users

If you are accessing the Service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the app or via email.