Privacy Policy – WaitMateNYC

Last updated: August 15, 2025

1. Information We Collect

• Location Data – If you allow location access, the app uses your device’s location to show nearby restaurants and estimate wait times. This runs only while the app is in use unless you set iOS permissions to “Always.”
• Usage & Analytics – The app may record screen views, wait time submissions, and other interactions to improve results.
• Crash & Performance Data – iOS or privacy-friendly analytics may send anonymous crash logs to help fix issues.
• Optional Contact Data – If you email support, we receive your email address and message contents.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Show restaurants relevant to your location.
• Display and refine estimated wait times.
• Maintain your favorites list and alert preferences locally.
• Improve performance, troubleshoot bugs, and respond to feedback.

3. Sharing of Information

• Service Providers – Hosting, analytics, and crash-reporting tools under strict confidentiality.
• Legal – If required by law or to protect safety.
• No Sale of Data – We do not sell your personal information.

4. Retention

• Location and usage data are stored only as long as necessary to provide the service.
• Wait time submissions are stored without personally identifiable info.

5. Your Choices

• Control location sharing in iOS Settings › Privacy & Security › Location Services.
• Delete the app to remove stored data from your device.

6. Contact Us

📧 thewaitmateapp@gmail.com

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