Yummy Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2023

Welcome to Yummy ("we," "our," or "us")! This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our mobile application ("App") and related services specifically designed for the plus-size community ("Services").

At Yummy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and building a safe, body-positive environment. This policy outlines:

• The types of information we collect and why
• How your information is used and shared
• Your rights and choices regarding your data
• Our security measures to protect your information
• How we comply with applicable privacy laws

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services for you:

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, password (hashed), age, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, and other profile details you choose to share.
• Body Positivity Preferences: Information about your body type, size preferences, and comfort levels in social settings.
• Profile Content: All content you upload including photos, videos, group posts, comments, and messages. This may include metadata associated with your content.
• Menu-Style Matching Data: Your group preferences, activity interests, and matching choices made through our unique "menu-style" selection system.
• Payment Information: If you make purchases, we collect payment method details (processed securely by our third-party payment processor).
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting our support team or participating in surveys.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Detailed information about how you interact with groups, events, and features including timestamps, clicks, scrolling, search queries, and feature usage patterns.
• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, unique device identifiers, mobile network information, IP address, and app performance data.
• Location Data: Approximate location (derived from IP address or GPS with your permission) to suggest local groups and events.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the app, and track users' movements around the app.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from other sources, including:

• Social media platforms when you connect your account
• Third-party services that help us prevent fraud
• Advertising partners that provide demographic information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services

• Operate, maintain, and improve our unique group matching service and all app features
• Develop and test new features specifically for the plus-size community
• Personalize your experience by showing relevant groups, events, and content
• Enhance our menu-style matching algorithm to better connect you with compatible groups
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries

2.2 For Safety and Security

• Verify accounts and prevent fraudulent activity
• Investigate and prevent potentially illegal or harmful behavior
• Enforce our Terms of Service and community guidelines
• Protect the rights and safety of our users and third parties

2.3 For Communication and Marketing

• Send you service-related announcements and administrative messages
• Provide information about groups, events, and features that may interest you (you can opt-out)
• Conduct surveys and research to improve our Services

2.4 Legal Compliance

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to legal requests and prevent harm
• Protect our rights and property

We may combine information we collect from you with information from third parties to achieve these purposes.

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

3.1 With Other Users

• Your profile information and content will be visible to members of groups you join
• Your activity within groups (posts, comments, reactions) will be visible to other group members
• If you participate in events, other attendees may see your profile information

3.2 With Service Providers

We engage trusted third parties to perform functions on our behalf, including:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Customer support services
• Analytics and performance monitoring services
• Marketing and advertising partners (with appropriate restrictions)
• Payment processors for any in-app purchases

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.3 For Legal Reasons

We may disclose your information:

• To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Yummy, our users, or others
• In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or bankruptcy

3.4 With Your Consent

We may share information for any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect the information or with your consent.

3.5 Aggregate or De-identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably identify you for research, analytics, and other legitimate purposes.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

4.1 Access and Update

• Review and update your account information through your profile settings
• Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information

4.2 Content Controls

• Adjust privacy settings for your profile and content
• Control who can see your posts and activity within groups
• Delete specific content you've posted at any time

4.3 Communication Preferences

• Opt-out of marketing communications through your account settings
• Adjust push notification preferences on your device

4.4 Device Permissions

You can manage app permissions (location, camera, etc.) through your device settings.

4.5 Account Deletion

• Deactivate your account temporarily
• Request permanent deletion of your account and associated data
• Note that some information may be retained for legal or operational reasons

4.6 Do Not Track

Our app does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals as no standard has been adopted.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Data Security and Retention

5.1 Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication protocols
• Secure development practices for all app updates
• Employee training on data protection

5.2 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary:

• For the purposes outlined in this policy
• To comply with legal obligations
• To resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

5.3 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly:

• Collect personal information from children under 18
• Market our Services to children
• Allow children to register for accounts

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time:

• We will post the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
• For material changes, we'll provide prominent notice through the app or email
• Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

8. Contact Us and Additional Information

8.1 Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Data Protection Officer
Yummy Inc.
123 Body Positive Way
San Francisco, CA 94107
Email: [email protected]

8.2 Additional Disclosures

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws (such as GDPR or CCPA). We will honor all legally required rights regarding your personal information.

8.3 Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

By using Yummy, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information as we build a safe, welcoming community for plus-size individuals.