Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how TasteBuds ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our mobile application (the "App").

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

Mandatory Information

The following information is required to create and maintain an account:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username

Without this information, we cannot provide access to the App.

Optional Information

You may choose to provide additional information, including:

  • Date of birth
  • Gender
  • Profile photo
  • Photos, reviews, comments, and other content you upload

Providing optional information is not required to use the App.

2.2 Content You Share

When you use the App, you may upload:

  • Photos
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Comments and other user-generated content

You retain ownership of your content. By uploading content, you grant TasteBuds a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, and use this content within the App in order to provide its functionality.

2.3 Account Visibility (Public vs Private)

You can choose between:

  • Public account: Your profile, photos, and reviews are visible to all users.
  • Private account: Your photos and reviews are visible only to users you have approved as friends.

You can change your account visibility at any time in the App settings.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we automatically collect limited technical data, including:

  • Device type and operating system
  • App version
  • IP address
  • App usage and interaction data
  • Crash and performance data

2.5 Location Information

We use approximate location only (such as city or area level) to:

  • Show restaurants near you
  • Improve the relevance of content and recommendations

We do not collect precise GPS location.

You can control location access at any time through your device settings.

3. Analytics and Tracking

We use PostHog to collect analytics about how users interact with the App. This helps us:

  • Understand user journeys
  • Improve usability and features
  • Fix bugs and performance issues

PostHog collects usage and interaction data, not content such as private messages. Data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Provide core App functionality
  • Enable reviews, ratings, and social features
  • Show nearby restaurants
  • Improve and optimize user experience
  • Monitor performance, security, and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data based on:

  • Performance of a contract (providing the App)
  • Your consent (optional data, analytics where required)
  • Legitimate interests (improving and securing the App)
  • Legal obligations

6. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited data with:

  • Service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics such as PostHog)
  • Authorities, where required by law

All service providers process data on our behalf and are subject to data protection agreements.

7. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted connections
  • Access controls
  • Secure storage solutions

No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the App
  • Fulfill legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce policies

When you delete your account, your personal data will be removed unless retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time

Account Deletion

You can delete your account directly in the App settings at any time.

If you need assistance or want to request data access, correction, or deletion, you can contact us at:

contact@tastebudsapp.se

10. Children's Privacy

TasteBuds is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If we become aware that a child's data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with GDPR.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

If changes are significant, we will notify you through the App or other appropriate means.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact us at:

TasteBuds

Email: contact@tastebudsapp.se