Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Marnita, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name and contact information (email, phone number)
• Account credentials (username, password)
• Profile information, preferences, and taste preferences
• OAuth account information (when using social login with Google, GitHub, etc.)
• Business ownership information (for business owners who claim their listings)

Content and Activity Information

• Reviews, ratings, and comments on businesses and menu items
• Photos and images you upload (including menu item photos)
• Forum posts, topics, and replies
• Direct messages and conversations (encrypted end-to-end)
• Favorites, wishlists, and saved businesses
• Business submissions and edit suggestions
• Contact form submissions

Usage and Technical Information

• Searches and browsing history on our platform
• Interactions with businesses, users, and content
• Device information, IP address, and browser type
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• API usage data (for developers using our API)

How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve our services, including business discovery, reviews, and forums
• Enable messaging and communication between users and businesses
• Process business claims and manage business listings
• Moderate content, including photos, reviews, and forum posts
• Personalize your experience with recommendations and tailored content
• Send notifications about messages, replies, favorites, and platform updates
• Process contact form submissions and respond to inquiries
• Provide API access and developer tools
• Generate RSS feeds and embed widgets
• Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve our platform
• Prevent fraud, spam, and ensure platform security
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to DMCA requests

Information Sharing

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

• Other Users: Your public profile, reviews, ratings, forum posts, and photos are visible to other users. Direct messages are encrypted end-to-end and only accessible to participants.
• Businesses: Information necessary for them to respond to your reviews, inquiries, or messages. Business owners can see aggregated statistics about their listings.
• Public Content: Business listings, reviews, photos, and forum content are publicly accessible and may appear in search results, RSS feeds, and embed widgets.
• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, email services, OAuth providers)
• API Users: Public business and content data may be accessed through our API by registered developers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Your Rights and Choices

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings in your browser

Data Security

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

• End-to-End Encryption: Direct messages are encrypted end-to-end, meaning only you and the recipient can read them
• Secure Authentication: We use industry-standard authentication methods, including OAuth for social login
• Data Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Role-based access control ensures only authorized users can access certain features
• Regular Security Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use strong passwords and keep your account credentials secure.

Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our platform, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@marnita.com