Legal

arches picks ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our food rating application.

Information We Collect

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and name (if provided through social login).
• Profile Information: Your username, profile picture, and connoisseur status.
• User Content: Food ratings, reviews, and any food items you add to the platform.
• Location Data: When you search for food by location, we process location queries but do not store your personal location history.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our app, including pages visited and features used.

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To display your ratings and reviews to other users
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To communicate with you about your account
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Other Users: Your ratings, reviews, and public profile information are visible to other users.
• Service Providers: We use third-party services (Supabase, Vercel) to host and operate our platform.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. You can do this through your profile settings or by contacting us.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at archesapp.maponos@gmail.com.

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data from arches picks. Here's how:

Option 1: Delete Your Account (Self-Service)

1. Sign in to your arches picks account
2. Go to your Profile page
3. Click on "Delete Account"
4. Confirm the deletion

This will permanently delete your account and all associated data, including your ratings and reviews.

Option 2: Request Deletion via Email

Send an email to archesapp.maponos@gmail.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request" and include:

• The email address associated with your account
• Your username (if known)

We will process your request within 30 days and send confirmation once complete.

What Data Will Be Deleted

• Your account information (email, name, profile)
• All ratings and reviews you have submitted
• Any food items you have added
• Your authentication tokens and session data

Data Retention

After deletion, your data will be permanently removed from our active systems. Some data may be retained in encrypted backups for up to 30 days before being permanently purged.

Welcome to arches picks. By using our service, you agree to these Terms of Service.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using arches picks, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

arches picks is a food rating and discovery platform that allows users to rate, review, and discover food items at various locations worldwide.

3. User Accounts

• You must provide accurate information when creating an account
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account
• You must be at least 13 years old to use this service

4. User Content

When you submit ratings, reviews, or add food items, you grant arches picks a non-exclusive, worldwide license to display this content on our platform. You represent that:

• Your content is accurate and honest
• You own or have the right to share the content
• Your content does not violate any laws or third-party rights

5. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent reviews
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users
• Use the service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Use automated systems to access the service without permission

6. Connoisseur Status

Users may designate themselves as "connoisseurs" to indicate food expertise. This is a self-designated status, and arches picks does not verify culinary credentials. Misuse of this feature may result in account suspension.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

arches picks is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted ratings or reviews.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, arches picks shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at archesapp.maponos@gmail.com.