Privacy Policy

Tenderly (“the App,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights when using the App.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address and authentication identifiers
• Display name, username, and profile photo (if provided)

Usage & Group Activity

• Groups you create or join
• Restaurant swipes, matches, and group interactions

Location Information

• Approximate location (latitude and longitude) when you grant permission, used solely to suggest nearby restaurants
• Location is not stored continuously and is never shared with other users

Device & Advertising Data

• Advertising identifiers (such as Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers) if you opt in, used to deliver relevant ads
• Basic device information for app functionality and debugging

How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate users and manage accounts
• To enable group-based restaurant matching and swiping
• To display nearby restaurants and related details
• To send optional push notifications for group matches
• To display advertisements within the App
• To improve app performance and reliability

Third-Party Services

The App uses trusted third-party services, including:

• Firebase (authentication, database, cloud functions, storage)
• Google Places API (restaurant search, photos, and details)
• Google AdMob (advertising)
• Expo (push notifications and app infrastructure)

These services may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Advertising & Tracking

Tenderly may display ads. If you grant permission, ads may be personalized using advertising identifiers. You may opt out of personalized ads through your device settings at any time.

Data Storage & Security

We store data using secure cloud infrastructure and take reasonable measures to protect your information. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

• You may update or delete your account information within the App
• You may revoke location or notification permissions at any time
• You may request account deletion by contacting us

Children’s Privacy

Tenderly is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: mattemnem10@gmail.com