🔐 Overview
Taystify is built with privacy and security at its core. We collect only what we need to provide you with a great experience, and we give you full control over your data.
Our commitment
We will never sell your personal data. We use industry-standard encryption to protect your information. You can delete your account and data at any time.
🛡️ Account Security
Your account is protected with secure authentication and encryption. We use industry best practices to keep your login credentials safe.
How we protect your account:
- Secure password encryption (never stored in plain text)
- Email verification for new accounts
- Secure password reset process
- Session management and automatic logout
Best practices for you:
- Use a strong, unique password
- Don't share your login credentials
- Log out on shared devices
- Contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access
⚙️ Privacy Controls
You have full control over your privacy settings. Decide who can see your content, follow you, and interact with your posts.
What you can control:
- Profile visibility (public or private)
- Who can follow you and see your posts
- Who can comment on your content
- Notification preferences
- Data sharing preferences
Your data, your choice
You can access, download, or delete your data at any time from your account settings. We make it easy to control your information.
📊 Data We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services. Here's what we collect and why.
Information you provide:
- Account information (name, email, username)
- Profile details (bio, profile picture)
- Content you create (posts, photos, comments)
- Messages and interactions with other users
Information we collect automatically:
- Device information (type, operating system, app version)
- Usage data (features used, time spent, interactions)
- Location data (if you grant permission)
- Log data (IP address, access times, errors)
🎯 How We Use Data
We use your data to provide, improve, and personalize your Taystify experience. We never sell your personal information.
We use your data to:
- Provide and maintain our services
- Personalize your feed and recommendations
- Communicate with you (notifications, updates, support)
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Ensure safety and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
🤝 Sharing & Third Parties
We don't sell your data. We only share information when necessary to provide our services or when required by law.
When we share data:
- With service providers who help us operate the app (hosting, analytics, support)
- When you choose to share content publicly
- To comply with legal requirements or protect rights
- In connection with a business transfer (merger, acquisition)
Third-party services:
- We use trusted partners for hosting, analytics, and authentication
- These partners are bound by strict data protection agreements
- We don't allow third parties to use your data for their own purposes
📍 Location & Permissions
Taystify may request access to certain device features to enhance your experience. You control these permissions.
Permissions we may request:
- Location: To tag restaurants and discover nearby food spots
- Camera: To take and upload photos directly
- Photo library: To select and share existing photos
- Notifications: To keep you updated on activity
You're in control
All permissions are optional. You can change them anytime in your device settings. The app will still work if you deny certain permissions, though some features may be limited.
🚨 Safety & Reporting
If you encounter content or behavior that violates our policies or makes you uncomfortable, please report it. We take all reports seriously.
How to stay safe:
- Report inappropriate content or behavior immediately
- Block users who make you uncomfortable
- Don't share personal information publicly
- Be cautious when meeting people from the app in person