Privacy Policy for ViaDice

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to ViaDice ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

1. Account Information (Optional)

When you create an account, we collect:

Email address (if you sign up with email)
Google account information (if you sign in with Google)
Authentication credentials

2. Usage Data (Signed-In Users Only)

If you create an account with email or Google, we collect:

Food preferences: Categories you roll (e.g., "Fast Food," "Healthy")
Roll timestamps: When you use the dice feature
Time patterns: Time of day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.) and day of week
Search history: Food types and restaurants you search for
Favorites: Restaurants you mark as favorites
Notes: Your personal notes and ratings for restaurants

3. Anonymous Users (Guests)

We do NOT collect or store your data in our database
Your favorites and notes are stored locally on your device only
Data is lost if you delete the app

4. Technical Information

We automatically collect:

Device type and operating system version
App version
Crash reports and performance data (via Firebase Analytics)

5. Location Data

We request your location to show nearby restaurants
Location is used in real-time only, NOT stored
You can deny location access (app will use a default location)

How We Use Your Information

For Signed-In Users:

Provide Services: Save your favorites, notes, and preferences
Sync Across Devices: Access your data from any device
Improve the App: Understand which features are most popular
Analytics: Analyze food trends and user preferences (anonymized)

For All Users:

App Functionality: Enable dice rolls and restaurant search
Bug Fixes: Identify and fix technical issues
Performance: Optimize app speed and reliability

Data We Share (Anonymized Only)

What We Share:

We may share anonymized, aggregated insights with:

Restaurant partners
Food industry analysts
Marketing partners

Examples of Shared Insights:

"Fast Food searches spike 30% on Friday evenings"
"Healthy category is most popular during lunch hours"
"Users in California prefer sushi 2x more than Texas users"

What We NEVER Share:

Your email address or personal information
Individual restaurant visits or specific choices
Your exact location or address
Your personal notes or ratings
Any data that identifies you personally

Your Rights and Choices

You Can:

Access Your Data: Request a copy of your data anytime
Delete Your Data: Request account deletion (we'll remove all your data)
Opt Out: Delete your account to stop data collection
Change Settings: Update your account information anytime
Contact Us: Ask questions about your privacy

How to Delete Your Account:

Contact us at: viadiceapp@gmail.com
We'll delete your account and all associated data within 30 days

Data Security

We protect your information using:

Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
Firebase Security: Data stored on secure Google Cloud servers
Authentication: Access controls to protect your account
Regular Audits: Security reviews and updates

Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

Signed-In Users:

Data retained indefinitely until you delete your account. You can delete your account anytime.

Anonymous Users:

No data stored on our servers. Local data deleted when you uninstall the app.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Authentication, database, analytics
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Google Maps

Purpose: Restaurant search and location services
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Apple StoreKit

Purpose: In-app purchases (tips)
Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date
Showing an in-app notification
Sending an email (if you're a signed-in user)

Your continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.

International Users

Your data may be transferred to and processed in:

United States (Firebase servers)
Other countries where our service providers operate

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have the right to:

Know what personal information we collect
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information

Note: We do NOT sell your personal information. We only share anonymized, aggregated data.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you're in the EU, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request data deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: viadiceapp@gmail.com
Response Time: Within 48 hours

For general support: viadiceapp@gmail.com

Summary (TL;DR)

Guest users: No data collected, everything stays on your device
Signed-in users: We save your favorites, notes, and preferences
Analytics: We track food trends (anonymized, not tied to you)
Sharing: Only anonymized insights, NEVER personal data
Security: Industry-standard encryption and protections
Your rights: Delete your account anytime, all data removed
No selling: We don't sell your personal information

By using ViaDice, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Version: 1.0

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