FoodCourt Privacy Policy

Last updated July 10, 2026

Overview

FoodCourt (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is a dish-rating app that helps you discover great food through friends’ recommendations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Apple ID: When you sign in with Apple, we receive your Apple ID identifier and, if you choose to share it, your email address
  • Username & Display Name: The profile name you create in the app
  • Profile Photo: Optional avatar you may upload

User-Generated Content

  • Verdicts: Your dish ratings, notes, and photos
  • Sessions: Groups of ratings from a single restaurant visit
  • Follows: The users you choose to follow

Location Data

  • Device Location: When you grant permission, we use your location to show nearby restaurants
  • Location is only accessed when the app is in use and is not stored on our servers

Contacts (Optional)

  • If you choose to find friends, we temporarily hash phone numbers from your contacts to match with other users
  • Raw contact data is never stored or transmitted

Analytics & Diagnostics

We use two third-party services to understand how the app is used and to keep it stable:

  • PostHog (product analytics): We collect app usage events (screens viewed, features used — e.g., submitting a verdict or running a search) tied to a pseudonymous account identifier so we can understand and improve the product. PostHog may also record in-app session replays of how the interface is used; replays mask sensitive input and are used solely to diagnose usability problems.
  • Sentry (crash and performance monitoring): We collect crash reports and performance data (e.g., app hangs, slow screens) to fix bugs. Sentry data is not linked to your identity — we do not attach your account to crash reports.

We do notuse this data for advertising, and we do not track you across other companies’ apps or websites.

How We Use Your Information

  • Display your profile and verdicts to other users (based on your visibility settings)
  • Show you verdicts from users you follow
  • Find restaurants and dishes near you
  • Improve the app experience
  • Respond to support requests

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on Supabase, a cloud database provider with servers in the United States. Data is protected by:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Row-level security policies
  • Secure authentication via Apple Sign-In

Data Sharing

We do not:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Share your data with advertisers
  • Use your data for targeted advertising

We may share data only:

  • With service providers necessary to operate the app (Supabase, Apple, PostHog, Sentry)
  • If required by law or legal process

Your Privacy Controls

Verdict Visibility

You control who sees each verdict:

  • Public: Visible to all users
  • Friends: Visible only to users who follow you
  • Private: Visible only to you

Account Deletion

You can delete your account and all associated data directly in the app: Profile → Settings (gear icon) → Data & Privacy → Delete Account.

Children’s Privacy

FoodCourt is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or by other means.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or data deletion requests:

By using FoodCourt, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

See also our Terms of Service.