SocialFind ("we", "our", or "us") operates the SocialFind mobile application. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

• Phone Number: Used for account verification via SMS
• Profile Information: Name, username, and optional profile photo you provide
• Restaurant Data: Restaurants you mark as visited, recommended, or saved
• Location Data: Used only when you enable location services to find nearby restaurants
• Friend Connections: Users you choose to follow

How We Use Your Information

• To verify your identity via SMS
• To display your profile to friends
• To show your restaurant recommendations to friends who follow you
• To provide personalized restaurant discovery based on your location
• To improve our services

Third-Party Services

• Twilio: Processes SMS verification
• Google Places: Provides restaurant information
• Cloudinary: Stores profile images

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Your restaurant recommendations are visible only to users who follow you within the app.

Data Retention

Your data is retained while your account is active. You can delete your account at any time in Settings, which removes all your data from our servers.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect your data.

Children's Privacy

SocialFind is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy in the app.

Contact Us

For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at support@socialfind.app