Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Physical address (for location-based features)
• Password (stored securely hashed)

Usage Information

• Meals listed and purchased
• Messages sent through the platform
• Ratings and reviews
• Transaction history

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and improve our services
• To facilitate transactions between users
• To send notifications about orders and messages
• To verify your identity and prevent fraud
• To enforce our terms of service

3. Location Privacy

Your exact address is never publicly visible. We show approximate distance to other users. Your full address is only revealed to buyers after they complete a purchase from you.

4. Information Sharing

We share your information with:

• Other users: Name, ratings, and (after purchase) contact information for order fulfillment
• Payment processors: Stripe for payment processing
• Communication services: Twilio for SMS notifications

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@splitdinner.com.

7. Cookies

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. These are necessary for the platform to function.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as your account is active. After account deletion, we may retain certain data for legal compliance purposes.

9. Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact us at privacy@splitdinner.com.