Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2026

日本語

Introduction

The GourmetSwipe development team (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the personal information of users of Gourmet Swipe (“the app”). This privacy policy explains what information the app collects, how it is used, and how it is managed.

Information We Collect

The app collects the following information:

Location

• The app accesses your current location via GPS only while the app is in use, to show nearby restaurants and related videos
• It does not collect location data in the background
• If navigation is needed, the app delegates it to Google Maps and does not continue location tracking itself

User Input

• Bookmarks, ratings, comments, and other information you enter in the app are stored
• Your display name, gender, birth year, and place of residence (prefecture level) are stored if you enter them. All of these are optional. You can use the app without entering them, and you can change them at any time
• We do not store your email address or your name when you register an account (registration is optional)

Device Information

• Device type, OS version, and app version may be collected to improve app performance and investigate issues

Purpose of Use

We use the collected information only for the following purposes:

1. Displaying nearby restaurants and videos based on your location
2. Storing and displaying your bookmarks, ratings, and comments
3. Improving app performance and investigating issues
4. Sending you important notices about the app through in-app notifications
5. Analysing overall user trends to improve how the app chooses which videos to show

Disclosure to Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties except:

• With your consent
• As required by law
• To protect life, person, or property when it is difficult to obtain your consent

External Services

The app may use the following external services. Please review their privacy policies:

• Google Maps: For map display and navigation. See Google Privacy Policy

Data Security

We take reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or leakage of collected information.

Your Rights

You may request disclosure, correction, or deletion of your personal information held by us. Please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or on our website.

Contact

GourmetSwipe Development Team

Email: api-support@gourmetswipe.com