Meal Swipe Connect Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what information Meal Swipe Connect collects, how it is used, and the choices available to users.
1. Introduction
Meal Swipe Connect ("Meal Swipe Connect," "we," "our," or "us") provides a mobile app that helps users discover and publish buyer and seller posts related to meal swipe exchanges. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the app.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide
We may collect information you choose to provide, including:
- Selected school or affiliation
- Role or account preferences
- Profile details you choose to publish
- Buyer or seller posts and related listing details
- Any contact information you choose to include in a post
Authentication information
If you sign in with Apple, we may receive account information made available through Apple and Firebase Authentication, such as your Apple-linked user identifier and, when shared, your email address or name.
Guest and anonymous usage
You may be able to browse certain parts of the app without creating a visible profile. In some cases, an anonymous Firebase account may be created only when it is needed for app operation, such as when you first submit a post.
Automatically collected information
We may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- App version and device type
- Operating system version
- Basic diagnostic and usage information
- Firebase user identifiers needed to operate the service
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the app
- Authenticate users and manage accounts
- Allow users to browse, create, edit, and delete posts
- Support app configuration, version checks, and service reliability
- Help detect abuse, fraud, misuse, or policy violations
- Respond to support requests and important service updates
4. User-Controlled Content
Posts and contact details you choose to submit may be visible to other users according to the app’s design and the visibility choices you make. Please do not submit information that you are not comfortable sharing with others.
5. Third-Party Services
Meal Swipe Connect may use third-party service providers to operate core app functions. These may include:
- Firebase Authentication for account authentication
- Cloud Firestore or related Firebase services for app data storage
- Apple Sign In when users choose Apple-based authentication
These providers may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information only in limited situations, such as:
- With service providers that help operate the app
- When required by law, legal process, or government request
- When reasonably necessary to protect users, the app, or our legal rights
7. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain data only as long as reasonably necessary to operate the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.
You may be able to delete your own posts from within the app. If the app offers account deletion, associated profile and posting data may also be removed according to the app’s current deletion flow.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
Meal Swipe Connect is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. International and School-Related Use
Users are responsible for making sure their use of the app complies with school rules, dining policies, and applicable law. Meal Swipe Connect is not affiliated with any university or dining provider unless explicitly stated otherwise.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after an update means you accept the revised policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: