1. Introduction
Welcome to W2E ("What to Eat"). This Privacy Policy explains how Kairos AI Tech ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use the W2E mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Service").
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, profile photo, and authentication credentials. If you sign up via Google OAuth, we receive your basic profile information from Google.
- Taste Profile: Cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions, food styles, and other taste-related selections.
- User Content: Reviews, ratings, photos, comments, and posts you create or share.
- Social Connections: Friends you add, squad groups you create, and match session interactions.
- Communications: Messages, feedback, or support requests you send to us.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers, browser type, and network information.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent, search queries, and interaction patterns.
- Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise geolocation data (see Section 4).
- Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and crash reports.
2.3 Information from Third Parties
- Google OAuth: Name, email address, and profile picture as authorized by your Google account settings.
- Google Maps: Restaurant data, place details, ratings, and geographic information.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Providing the Service: Operating restaurant discovery, squad matching, and food journey features.
- Personalization: Tailoring recommendations based on your taste profile, location, and usage history.
- AI-Powered Recommendations: Generating personalized food and restaurant suggestions using OpenAI integration.
- Social Features: Facilitating squad matching, friend connections, and live location sharing.
- Rewards: Managing points, achievements, streaks, leaderboard rankings, and referral rewards.
- Analytics: Understanding usage trends and improving the Service.
- Safety: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and security risks.
- Legal Compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Location Data
4.1 Types of Location Data
- Precise Location: GPS coordinates for nearby restaurant discovery and map-based features.
- Live Location: Real-time location shared with squad members during active match sessions, including estimated travel times.
- Location History: Records of visited restaurants displayed on your food journey map.
4.2 Your Control
- Location permission is requested before collecting geolocation data.
- You can enable or disable location services through device settings at any time.
- Live location sharing is only active during match sessions and can be turned off.
- You may delete your location history through the app settings.
We do not sell your precise location data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Google Services
We use Google Maps APIs for maps, restaurant data, routes, and travel times. Google OAuth is used for authentication. Usage is subject to the Google Privacy Policy.
5.2 OpenAI
We use OpenAI's API for AI-driven food recommendations. We may send anonymized preference data (cuisine preferences, dietary restrictions) to OpenAI. We do not send personally identifiable information unless necessary. See the OpenAI Privacy Policy.
5.3 Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools to measure traffic and usage trends to help improve the Service.
6. Cookies and Tracking
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and language preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With Other Users: Profile info, reviews, and squad activity are visible as part of social features. Live location is only shared with squad members during active sessions.
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, support).
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent.
8. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active. Deleted or anonymized within 30 days of account deletion.
- Usage Data: Retained in aggregated form for up to 24 months.
- Location Data: Live location deleted after each session. Food journey data retained until you delete it.
- User Content: Retained until you delete it or close your account.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing for certain purposes.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@w2e.app. We will respond within 30 days.
10. GDPR Compliance
For users in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland: We process data based on contractual necessity, legitimate interests, consent, and legal obligation. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
11. Children's Privacy
W2E is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at support@w2e.app.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us: