Privacy Policy for Dave's List

Last Updated: October 16, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Dave's List! We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Location Data

We collect your precise location to provide core app functionality:

• Finding nearby restaurants
• Showing restaurants on the map
• Distance calculations
• Route Mode (finding restaurants ahead while traveling)

Storage: Location data is processed locally on your device and sent to Google Places API to retrieve restaurant information. We do not permanently store your location history on our servers.

1.2 User-Generated Content

When you interact with the app, we collect:

• Ratings: Your thumbs up/down ratings for restaurants
• Photos: Restaurant photos you upload (optional)
• Favorites: Restaurants you mark as favorites
• Profile Information: Username, profile picture (if provided)

Storage: This data is stored locally on your device and optionally synced to Firebase Cloud Firestore for cross-device access.

1.3 Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data to improve the app:

• App features you use
• Restaurants you view
• Time spent in the app
• App crashes and performance issues

Storage: Collected anonymously through Firebase Analytics. No personally identifiable information is included.

1.4 Purchase Information

If you subscribe to a business plan:

• Subscription tier (Basic, Pro, Premium)
• Purchase date and renewal date
• Transaction ID

Storage: Managed by Apple through the App Store. We receive minimal transaction data to verify subscriptions.

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Functionality

• Display nearby restaurants based on your location
• Save your ratings and favorites
• Sync data across your devices (optional)
• Provide personalized restaurant recommendations

2.2 App Improvement

• Analyze app usage to improve features
• Fix bugs and performance issues
• Develop new features based on user behavior

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data:

Google Places API

• Purpose: Retrieve restaurant information (name, address, photos)
• Data Shared: Your location (latitude/longitude)
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Firebase (Google)

• Purpose: Cloud database for ratings, authentication, photo storage
• Data Shared: Anonymous user ID, ratings, favorites, usage analytics
• Privacy Policy: Firebase Privacy

Apple App Store

• Purpose: In-app purchase processing
• Data Shared: Purchase information, Apple ID (managed by Apple)
• Privacy Policy: Apple Privacy Policy

3.2 Data We DO NOT Share

• ❌ We never sell your personal data
• ❌ We never share your location with advertisers
• ❌ We never share your ratings publicly without consent
• ❌ We don't use your data for advertising

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1 Access and Deletion

You have the right to:

• ✅ Access your data: View all ratings and favorites in the app
• ✅ Delete your data: Remove ratings, favorites, or delete your account
• ✅ Export your data: Request a copy of your data (contact support)
• ✅ Opt out of analytics: Disable analytics in app settings

To delete your account:

1. Open Dave's List
2. Go to Profile → Settings
3. Tap "Delete Account"
4. Confirm deletion

All your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days.

4.2 Location Permissions

You control location access:

• Allow: Enable in iOS Settings → Dave's List → Location
• Disable: Revoke in iOS Settings anytime
• Note: App requires location for core functionality

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• 🔒 All data transmitted over HTTPS
• 🔒 Firebase security rules restrict data access
• 🔒 Anonymous authentication (no passwords stored)
• 🔒 API keys restricted to our app only

6. Children's Privacy

Dave's List is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

7. International Users

7.1 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights:

• Right to access personal data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

To exercise these rights: Contact support@jaxily.com

7.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you're a California resident:

• Right to know what data we collect
• Right to delete your data
• Right to opt out of sale (we don't sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the app and on this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Summary

Quick Overview:

• ✅ We collect location to show nearby restaurants
• ✅ We store your ratings and favorites
• ✅ We use Firebase and Google Places API
• ✅ We don't sell your data
• ✅ You can delete your data anytime
• ✅ We protect your data with encryption

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