Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 23, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grubbl (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services.

Contact Information:

  • Grubbl
  • 11317 N. 128th Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85259
  • Phone: (480) 815-6253
  • Email: dallas@grubbl.app
  • Website: https://grubbl.app

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Account Information

  • Email address
  • Username and display name
  • Profile photo
  • Password (encrypted)
  • Social media account identifiers (if using SSO)

Content You Create

  • Posts, comments, and discussions
  • Restaurant reviews and ratings
  • Paths (curated restaurant lists)
  • Photos and media you upload
  • Meetup events you create or join

Profile Information

  • Bio/description
  • Dietary preferences
  • Favorite restaurants (bookmarks)
  • Location preferences

Information Collected Automatically

Device Information

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system version
  • Unique device identifiers
  • Mobile network information

Location Data

  • Precise location (when you grant permission)
  • Location history for check-ins
  • Approximate location from IP address

Usage Information

  • Features you interact with
  • Time spent in the app
  • Search queries
  • Voting and bookmark activity
  • Navigation patterns

Analytics Data

  • App performance metrics
  • Crash reports
  • Feature usage statistics

Information from Third Parties

Social Media Platforms When you sign in with Google, Meta (Facebook), or X (Twitter), we may receive:

  • Name and email address
  • Profile picture
  • Social media ID

Google Places API

  • Restaurant information
  • Business details
  • Reviews and ratings

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Provide Services

  • Create and manage your account
  • Display personalized content
  • Enable community features (voting, commenting, discussions)
  • Process your restaurant check-ins
  • Facilitate meetup organization

Improve Our Services

  • Analyze usage patterns
  • Develop new features
  • Fix bugs and improve performance
  • Personalize your experience

Communicate With You

  • Send notifications about app activity
  • Respond to support requests
  • Send important service updates
  • Notify about replies, mentions, and interactions

Safety and Security

  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • Moderate content
  • Protect users and the platform

Legal Compliance

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to lawful requests
  • Protect our rights and property

4. How We Share Your Information

Public Information The following is visible to all users:

  • Username and profile photo
  • Posts, comments, and discussions
  • Reviews and ratings
  • Public paths
  • Check-in status (if enabled)

With Other Users

  • Direct messages (when implemented)
  • Meetup participant lists
  • Location during active check-ins (if enabled)

Service Providers We share data with:

  • Firebase (Google) for authentication and database
  • Mapbox for mapping services
  • Cloud storage providers for media
  • Analytics providers
  • Email service providers

Business Transfers If Grubbl is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

Legal Requirements We may disclose information if required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights
  • Prevent fraud
  • Ensure safety

With Your Consent We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Maintain your account
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal information, except as required for legal compliance.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication systems
  • Regular security audits
  • Access controls and monitoring
  • Secure development practices

However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Account Information You can:

  • Update your profile information
  • Change privacy settings
  • Delete your account

Location Services

  • Control location permissions in device settings
  • Disable location-based features

Notifications

  • Customize notification preferences
  • Opt-out of promotional communications

Data Access and Deletion You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to certain processing
  • Correct inaccurate information

To exercise these rights, contact us at dallas@dallasmclaughlin.com

8. Children’s Privacy

Grubbl is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using Grubbl, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Grubbl may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Updating the “Effective Date”
  • Sending an in-app notification
  • Posting a notice in the app

Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination

We do not sell personal information.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, contact us at:

Email: dallas@grubbl.app
Phone: (480) 815-6253
Mail: Grubbl, 11317 N. 128th Pl., Scottsdale, AZ 85259

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with our Terms of Service.