DineMate Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 24, 2025
DineMate ("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 visit our website (the "Site") and use our services. This policy applies solely to information collected via the Site and does not cover information collected offline or through our iOS application.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with our Site—for example, by filling out a contact form or subscribing to updates—we may collect personally identifiable information, such as:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Any other details you voluntarily provide
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, our servers automatically record certain information through the use of cookies and similar technologies. This may include:
- IP Address
- Browser Type and Version
- Operating System
- Pages Visited and Time Spent on Pages
- Referring/Exit URLs
- Other usage data
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and other local storage technologies (such as web beacons) to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control cookie settings via your browser; however, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features on our Site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Service: Process inquiries and deliver requested information regarding DineMate.
- To Communicate with You: Send service-related notices, updates, and marketing communications. You may opt out of non-essential emails at any time.
- For Analytics and Performance: Analyze website usage to help us understand trends and improve our Site.
- To Ensure Security: Protect our users and our Site from fraud, abuse, or security threats.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
3. How We Share Your Information
DineMate will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our Site, provided they agree to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. In such cases, the new owner will be bound by this Privacy Policy.
- Aggregate or Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated or anonymized data that does not directly identify you with third parties for research or analysis.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request to review, correct, or update your personal information by contacting us.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails. Please note that you may still receive essential service-related communications.
- Cookies: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. Refer to your browser's help documentation for more information on how to manage cookies.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility or liability for their respective privacy policies.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@dinemate.com
By using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and sharing of your information as described herein.