TalkChop Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 25th 2025.

Welcome to TalkChop! Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how TalkChop (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application and related services (the “App”).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide and information we collect automatically:

A. Information You Provide

  • Profile Information: Name, gender, age, location, occupation, profile photos, dining preferences, etc.
  • Contact Information: Email address, phone number (if needed for account security).
  • User Content: Photos, videos, messages, and feedback.
  • Dining Activity: Table bookings, event RSVPs, matches joined, and feedback submitted.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, language, and device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: In-app activity, feature usage, crash reports, and interaction logs.
  • Location Data: Approximate or precise geolocation (with your permission) to suggest nearby dining options and match suggestions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account
  • Match you with other users based on shared interests or dining preferences
  • Improve user experience and personalize content
  • Facilitate restaurant bookings and social dining events
  • Monitor app performance and fix bugs
  • Send app-related notifications and important updates
  • Ensure safety, security, and enforce our Terms of Use

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information in the following scenarios:

  • With other users: Profile information, photos, and dining intent that you’ve opted to make public.
  • Service providers: Trusted partners (e.g., restaurant booking systems, cloud hosting, analytics providers like Google Analytics or Firebase).
  • Legal reasons: To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect rights and safety.
  • Business transfers: In case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Your Choices & Rights

  • Access & Update: You can view or edit your profile info anytime in-app.
  • Location Sharing: You can enable or disable location permissions via your device settings.
  • Data Deletion: You may request full deletion of your account and data by contacting us at contact@talkchop.app.
  • Email Preferences: You may opt out of promotional emails at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we delete your data unless we are legally required to retain some of it (e.g., for fraud prevention or legal compliance).

6. Children’s Privacy

TalkChop is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 18. If you believe we have unknowingly collected data from a minor, please contact us.

7. Security

We take data security seriously. We use encryption, secure servers, and limited access protocols to protect your personal data. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

TalkChop may link to or integrate with third-party services such as:

  • Google Maps Yelp, (for location services)
  • Stripe or other payment processors (if used)
  • Firebase (for analytics, crash reporting)

Their use of your data is governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via the app or email. Continued use of TalkChop means you accept the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about your privacy, contact us at:

TalkChop Support

Email: contact@talkchop.app

Address: 851, NE 1st Avenue Miami Florida.