Thank you for choosing FTF Food Truck Finder ("FTF" or "we"). This Privacy Policy
explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application
("App" or "Service"). By using FTF, you agree to the terms in this Privacy Policy. If you
do not agree, please discontinue use of our App.
1. Information We Collect
Account & Profile Information
Registration Data: When you create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and/or other profile details.
Login Credentials: If you sign in via email/password or social logins (e.g., Google, Facebook), we collect information necessary to authenticate or create your account.
Location Data
Foreground Location: We collect your device’s precise location while the App is in use to show nearby food trucks, distances, or directions.
Background Location: If you grant permission, we may collect location data even when the App is closed or not in use, so that food truck owners can share their live location with customers or for certain real-time features of the App.
Device & Usage Data
Device Information: We may collect device IDs, operating system type and version, unique device identifiers, and crash logs.
Usage Data: We track how you interact with the App (e.g., pages viewed, buttons clicked) to improve features and user experience.
User Content
Photos/Images: If you upload a truck photo or profile picture, we store that image in our database.
Reviews & Ratings: If you submit reviews about food trucks, we collect and store that content.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
While not always relevant on mobile, we may use analytics services that rely on in-app cookies or identifiers to track usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
Providing & Improving Services
Show you nearby food trucks, distance calculations, and directional maps.
Let you favorite or review food trucks.
Analyze usage and identify trends to enhance the App’s features.
Location-Based Services
Provide real-time location tracking or check-ins for truck owners (if they opt in).
Display your approximate or precise location to show relevant food trucks or deals.
Communications
Send push notifications or emails about updates, features, or promotions (only if you opt in).
Respond to support inquiries.
Security & Fraud Prevention
Detect and prevent fraudulent activity or unauthorized access.
Enforce our Terms of Service.
Aggregated Insights
We may create aggregated or de-identified data (e.g., total number of users in a region) for internal use or lawful business purposes, which does not personally identify you.
3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
Service Providers
We share data with third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services) who help us operate the App. They are contractually required to protect your data.
Legal Compliance & Safety
If required by law or subpoena, we may disclose your data to authorities.
We may disclose information to protect our rights, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
Business Transfers
If we’re involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction. We’ll notify you if this occurs.
Consent
We may share your data for purposes not covered by this policy if you give us your explicit consent.
4. Your Choices & Rights
Location Permissions
You can grant or revoke location permissions at any time in your device settings. However, disabling location may affect the App’s core features.
Account & Profile
You can update or delete your profile information in the App’s account settings.
Push Notifications
You can enable or disable notifications in your device or account settings.
Access, Correction, Deletion
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of your personal data. Contact us at the email below with such requests.
Opt-Out of Marketing
If we send marketing emails, you can unsubscribe via the link in each email or by contacting us.
5. Data Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. Use the App at your own risk and notify us if you suspect a breach.
6. Children’s Privacy
FTF is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us personal information, contact us so we can delete it.
7. International Users
Our servers may be located in different countries. By using the App, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information outside your country of residence. We comply with applicable data protection laws in the regions where we operate.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you via email or in-app notice. The date of the most recent revision is at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Third-Party Links & Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media links for a food truck). We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review those third-party policies before providing them any data.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you want to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Thank you for reviewing our Privacy Policy. We’re committed to safeguarding your data and providing a transparent user experience in FTF Food Truck Finder.