Privacy Policy

Last updated: 12/9/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to VibeEats ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered food discovery service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Information

We collect your location data to provide personalized restaurant recommendations. This includes:

  • Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude)
  • City, state, and country information
  • Address information when you search for locations

2.2 Preferences

We store your food preferences locally on your device, including:

  • Mood and vibe preferences
  • Cuisine preferences
  • Budget preferences
  • Dining companion preferences

2.3 Usage Data

We may collect information about how you interact with our service, including:

  • Search queries and filters used
  • Restaurants viewed or clicked
  • Device information and browser type

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide personalized restaurant recommendations based on your preferences, mood, and weather conditions
  • Improve our AI recommendation algorithms
  • Enhance user experience and service functionality
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support

4. Data Storage

Your preferences and search history are stored locally on your device using browser localStorage. We do not store your personal information on our servers unless you explicitly create an account. Location data is used in real-time for recommendations and is not permanently stored.

5. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to provide our service, including:

  • Google Places API: For location search and geocoding
  • Yelp Fusion API: For restaurant data and reviews
  • Foursquare API: For additional restaurant information
  • OpenWeatherMap / Google Weather API: For weather data
  • Google Gemini AI: For AI-powered recommendations

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your stored preferences
  • Delete your local data by clearing your browser's localStorage
  • Opt out of location tracking by denying location permissions
  • Contact us with questions about your data

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@payanai.com