SearchEat Support

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our app, SearchEat (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who We Are

SearchEat is a food search engine that allows users to search for restaurant menus and specific food ingredients. The App is operated from Australia and complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and Apple App Store requirements.

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect limited personal information necessary to provide the App's core features:

Authentication Data

When you create an account or sign in using Auth0 via Google, we collect your name and email address.

User Reviews

If you choose to leave reviews on menu items, we store the content of your review and associate it with your account.

Usage Analytics

We may collect non-identifiable aggregated data such as the number of active users to help us understand general app usage.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only to:

• Allow you to sign in and access your account
• Display and manage your reviews
• Count users for internal analytics and system improvements

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.

4. Data Storage and Security

All data is stored securely on our servers. We use Auth0 for secure authentication and follow industry best practices to protect your personal data, including encryption and access controls.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Under the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs):

• You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• You can request that we correct or delete your information
• You can delete your account at any time by contacting us

To make a request, email: searcheatenquiries@gmail.com

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Auth0 – for secure login and user authentication

You can read Auth0's privacy policy here: https://auth0.com/docs/secure/data-privacy-and-compliance

These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties use your data outside of the App.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 12. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes through the App or via email. Your continued use of the App after changes means you accept the new policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

SearchEat
Email: searcheatenquiries@gmail.com