Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to LunchBox. Whether you are using our app as a food discovery tool or to connect with fellow food lovers, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

This policy applies to all versions of the app and governs data collection, processing, and usage practices.

2. Data We Collect

To provide you with the best experience, LunchBox collects various types of information:

• Personal Information: When you sign in with Google or other authentication services, we may collect your name, email address, and profile information.
• Photos: With your permission, the app accesses your photos to let you share them with friends.
• Location Data: We request permission to access your location (both while using the app and in the background) to help provide location-based services and enhance your experience.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the app, including interaction data, crash logs, and performance metrics.

We ensure that the data we collect is handled securely and used only for the purposes described in this policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used for the following purposes:

• Enhancing and personalizing your experience within the app.
• Facilitating social interactions and food-sharing features.
• Providing customer support and app maintenance.
• Monitoring app usage and performance to improve our services.
• Enabling features that require location and photo access.

We take great care to ensure that your personal data is only used in ways that you have consented to and in accordance with applicable laws.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

LunchBox does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us operate and maintain our services, but only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

5. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. While we strive to secure your personal information, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Permissions and Third-Party Services

LunchBox relies on several third-party services and plugins to enhance functionality:

• Google Sign-In: Used for authentication and to retrieve basic profile information.
• Mapbox: These services help provide location-based features and mapping services.
• Expo Image Picker: Allows the app to access your photos so you can share images with friends.
• Expo Location: Grants the app access to your location data to provide relevant local services.

Each of these permissions is requested with a clear explanation at the time of use, and your consent is always required.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.