1. Introduction
BuffetSpy ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our service. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Service.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account registration: Name, email address, and restaurant details (name, address, city, state).
- Buffet content: Photos you upload and menu information you provide.
- Communications: Messages you send to our support team.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the Service.
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
- Cookies: Session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use tracking or advertising cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the BuffetSpy platform.
- Process your restaurant registration and account management.
- Send transactional emails such as registration confirmations and password resets.
- Display your buffet listings to customers searching for nearby options.
- Respond to your support requests and inquiries.
- Monitor and improve the security and performance of our Service.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising or marketing to third parties.
4. Information Shared Publicly
Your restaurant name, address, city, state, website, and any buffet photos and menus you publish are displayed publicly on BuffetSpy to help customers find your restaurant. This is the core purpose of the Service. Do not upload content you do not wish to be publicly visible.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate BuffetSpy:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): Cloud infrastructure, database storage (DynamoDB), image storage (S3), and email delivery (SES).
- Amazon Cognito: Secure user authentication and account management.
- Amazon CloudFront: Content delivery for images and the web application.
These services have their own privacy policies and security standards. We only share the minimum information necessary for them to provide their services.
6. Data Retention
We retain your account information and content for as long as your account is active. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal information and buffet content within 30 days, except where retention is required by law. Aggregate, anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure password hashing via Amazon Cognito, and restricted access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Object to or restrict processing of your information.
- Data portability — receive a copy of your data in a structured format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@buffetspy.com.
9. Children's Privacy
BuffetSpy is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Cookies
We use a single session cookie (buffet-owner-session) to keep restaurant owners logged in. This cookie is essential for the Service to function and is deleted when you log out or your session expires. We do not use advertising, analytics, or tracking cookies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered restaurant owners of material changes via email. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: support@buffetspy.com
See also our Terms of Service.