Privacy Policy
iCrave ("the App") is a dish-first food discovery platform that helps users find specific dishes, view ratings, and discover restaurants across multiple US cities. This policy explains how we handle your data.
Information We Collect
iCrave collects limited information to provide core app functionality.
Account Information
If you create an account (email, Google Sign-In, or Apple Sign-In), we store your email address, display name, and account creation date. You may browse the App without an account using anonymous access, in which case no personal information is collected.
User-Generated Content
When you submit ratings, comments, dish photos, or add new dishes, this content is stored on our servers (Firebase/Google Cloud) and associated with your user account. Comments are subject to review before being publicly visible.
Behavioral Data
The App logs anonymized usage events including dish searches, result taps, dish views, order link taps, and rating submissions. These events are stored in our database and used solely to improve the App experience. No data is sold to third parties.
Location Data
The App requests GPS location access to detect your city and show relevant local dishes. Your precise location is used only for city detection and is not stored on our servers. You may manually select a city instead.
Device Information
Firebase Analytics collects standard device and usage metrics (device type, OS version, session duration). This data is anonymized and used for internal product improvement only.
How We Use Your Data
All data collected is used exclusively to operate and improve the App. Specifically:
- Account information is used to manage your profile and associate your contributions (ratings, comments, dishes) with your account.
- User-generated content is displayed within the App to help other users discover dishes.
- Behavioral data is analyzed in aggregate to understand usage patterns and improve the product.
- Location data is used to show dishes in your city.
Data Storage and Security
All data is stored on Google Firebase infrastructure (Firestore, Firebase Storage, Firebase Auth) hosted in the United States. Firebase App Check is enabled to prevent unauthorized access. Firestore and Storage security rules restrict data access to authorized operations only. All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption.
Third-Party Services
iCrave uses the following third-party services:
- Firebase Authentication — for account management
- Firebase Firestore — for data storage
- Firebase Storage — for image storage
- Firebase Analytics — for anonymized usage metrics
- Google Cloud Vision — for automated image moderation (user-uploaded photos are scanned for inappropriate content)
- Sentry — for crash reporting and error monitoring
- Google Play / Apple App Store — for app distribution
No advertising networks or ad SDKs are used. No user data is sold to or shared with advertisers.
Order Links
The App provides links to third-party services (UberEats, DoorDash, OpenTable) for ordering or reservations. Tapping these links opens the respective third-party app or website. iCrave does not process orders or reservations and is not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Content Moderation
User-submitted content (comments, dish names, restaurant names, display names, and photos) is subject to automated moderation including keyword filtering and image analysis. Content that violates community standards may be rejected or removed. Repeated violations may result in temporary or permanent account restrictions.
Data Retention
Your account data and contributions are retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at the email below.
Children's Privacy
iCrave is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us. California residents may exercise additional rights under the CCPA by contacting us at the email below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
If the functionality of the App changes in a way that affects user privacy, this policy will be updated accordingly. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact the developer at: wellgloryllc@gmail.com