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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

  1. Introduction

Welcome to PastaFinder, a mobile application owned and operated by Rype Tech LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the “App”). By using the App, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

  1. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information
While using our App, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Information”). This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location data

  • Profile information

2.2 Usage Data
We may also collect information on how the App is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your device’s Internet Protocol (IP) address.

2.3 Use of Third-Party SDKs and Services
Our App integrates with various third-party services and SDKs to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and provide additional features:

  • Google Maps and Google Places API: Used for location-based searches and storing local restaurant and taco stand data.

  • Google Utilities and Google App Measurement: Helps in measuring app performance and analyzing usage data.

  • Firebase SDKs: Provides authentication, messaging, database management, and crash reporting.

  • gRPC, GTMSessionFetcher, GoogleDataTransport: Supports communication with Google services.

  • AppCheck: Protects backend resources.

  • abseil: Improves app performance.

  • nanopb, Promises, leveldb, SwiftProtobuf: Supports app data functions.

  • AFNetworking and Alamofire: Handles network requests.

  • KingFisher: Manages image loading and caching.

  • CoreData: Stores user data locally for offline access.

  • OneSignal: Manages push notifications.

  • SnapKit: Provides UI layout, with no direct data collection.

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties:

  • SnapKit on GitHub

  • Google Privacy & Terms

  • Firebase Privacy and Security

  • OneSignal Privacy Policy

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain the App

  • Improve and personalize the App

  • Analyze usage

  • Provide support

  • Process transactions

  • Send updates and promotional materials (with consent)

  1. Disclosure of Your Information and Third-Party Platforms

We may share your information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Protect our rights

  • With your consent

Interaction With Third-Party Platforms
If you sign up, log in, or link your PastaFinder account via third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google, Instagram, Twitter), we may receive information from them. Shared content with those platforms may be publicly visible. If you interact with businesses through PastaFinder, they will receive the information you choose to share (e.g., phone number, direct messages).

  1. Security of Your Information

We use security measures to protect your data. However, no system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

  1. Your Choices

You can limit identification risks by using pseudonyms. You can manage visibility in the Find Friends feature and opt out of marketing messages via provided links. Messages sent through the app may be accessed and disclosed for investigative or improvement purposes. You may update or delete your information by contacting us.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS: YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
Under the CCPA and CPRA, California users have rights regarding PastaFinder’s data collection. PastaFinder does not sell personal information and does not provide financial incentives for it. You may:

  • Opt-out of data sharing for behavioral advertising

  • Request access to collected data

  • Request deletion or correction of your data

  • Limit disclosure of sensitive information

Requests can be made via app settings or email at support@pastafinder.app. We do not discriminate against users who exercise these rights. Agents may act on your behalf with proper verification. PastaFinder does not knowingly collect or sell data from users under 16.

Shine the Light (CA): We do not share your info with third parties for their direct marketing unless you request it.

NEVADA RESIDENTS: YOUR NEVADA PRIVACY RIGHTS
PastaFinder does not sell your personal information as defined under Nevada law. If this changes, we will provide notice and an opt-out option.