Privacy Policy

Introduction

Gibbits LLC ("Gibbits," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, username, password, and profile picture when you create an account.
• Profile Information: Location (city/state), bio, and interests/tags you select.
• Content: Reviews, ratings, photos, and comments you post about restaurants and venues.
• Communications: Messages you send to other users or to our support team.
• Referral Information: Phone numbers or email addresses you provide when inviting friends.

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise location data to show nearby restaurants and enable check-ins.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: How you interact with the Service, including features used, pages viewed, and time spent.
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, access times, and referring URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Process check-ins and award Gibbits points
• Display leaderboards and user rankings
• Show personalized restaurant recommendations
• Enable social features (friends, following, activity feeds)
• Send notifications about activity, rewards, and updates
• Respond to your requests and support inquiries
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Public Information

Your profile name, profile picture, reviews, ratings, check-in history, and Gibbits score are visible to other users by default. You can adjust some privacy settings in the app.

With Your Consent

We may share information when you direct us to, such as when you connect with friends or share content to social media.

Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, including:

• Cloud hosting (Google Firebase)
• Analytics providers
• Email and SMS delivery services
• Payment processors

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: You can access your personal information through your account settings.
• Correction: You can update your profile information at any time.
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your account by contacting support.
• Location: You can disable location services in your device settings.
• Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in the app.
• Marketing: You can opt out of promotional emails by clicking "unsubscribe."

Data Security

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

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication systems
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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