Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Tender ("we" or "us"), owned and operated by Frederic Kindervater, collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Tender mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing your data in compliance with applicable laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Company Information Name: Frederic Kindervater Registered Address: Furthstrasse 5, 75391 Gechingen, Germany Contact Email: [email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at the address or email above.

Data Collection

When you use Tender, we collect certain data to provide and improve our services. This includes:

• Location Data: With your permission, we collect your device's location data to find steakhouses near you. We use MapKit (Apple Maps) and Google Places to determine nearby steakhouse locations based on your current location or search query. Location data is used only for providing location-based features and recommendations within the app, and is not stored beyond what's needed for the app's functionality.
• User Ratings and Content: We collect information you provide when rating steaks, including your ratings, tags, and any comments you add. This data is stored in Firebase and helps build a community-sourced database of steak ratings that all users can benefit from.
• Anonymous User ID: Tender uses anonymous authentication through Firebase. Your device is assigned an anonymous ID that allows you to use the app without creating an account with personal information. This ID is used to attribute your ratings to your device but is not linked to personally identifiable information like your name or email.
• Device Information: We receive basic information about your device and app version. This technical data helps us ensure the app functions correctly on different devices and to troubleshoot issues when needed.
• Firebase Analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data such as which features are most popular and how the app is being used. This helps us improve the app's usability and functionality. Firebase may collect information such as your device model and app interaction patterns, but this data is anonymized and not used to identify you personally.

What We Don't Collect

For transparency, it's important to note what we do not collect:

• No Personal Profile Information: Tender doesn't require you to create a profile with personal details. We don't collect your name, email address, or other personally identifiable information.
• No Cross-App Tracking: We do not use advertising identifiers (IDFA) or tracking technologies to follow your activity across other apps, websites, or offline properties.
• No Payment Information: The app currently doesn't include in-app purchases or subscriptions, so we don't collect any payment information.
• No Social Media Integration: We don't request access to your social media accounts or contacts.

Data Use

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• Providing Core Services: We use your location data to find steakhouses near you and display them on a map. Your ratings and tags help build our steak rating database, which benefits all users.
• Personalization: We may use your past ratings and preferences to customize your experience within the app, such as suggesting steakhouses that match your preferences.