Privacy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2025
We care about how your data is used and stored. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and the control you have over your information.
Information we collect
- No account is required to begin using the app.
- If you update your profile, you may provide an email address which will later be used to help you log in and restore access to your data.
- Photos you upload to cravings (food, beer, wine or places), along with notes, tags, or descriptions you choose to share.
- GPS metadata embedded in photos (latitude & longitude) may be extracted and stored to improve discovery and recommendations.
- Anonymous usage and technical data such as feature interactions, crash logs, and device type to help us improve the experience.
Images and content handling
- Images are stored against your user identity or device.
- If you delete an image, it will be permanently removed unless other users have saved/liked it.
- If a photo has been liked by others, a retained copy may remain available to the community to support shared discovery.
- Anonymised versions of metadata may be kept to continue improving recommendations and location-based features.
How we use your information
- To operate core functionality of the cravingfor app.
- To help surface food, beer and wine recommendations based on community uploads and locations.
- To improve browsing, discovery suggestions and future personalization features.
- To communicate account-related updates if you provide your email.
- To maintain platform reliability, prevent abuse, and enhance overall product experience.
Data retention and security
We retain data only as long as necessary to operate the app. Images you upload can be deleted by you at any time, unless they have been liked by other users, in which case a retained copy may remain. If you add your email address for login, it will be stored securely to allow future account access. We use industry-standard security practices to safeguard stored data.
Your choices
- You may upload or remove images at any time.
- You may choose whether or not to provide an email. Without it, future login or recovery features may not be available.
- You can request data access or deletion by contacting us.
Contact
Questions about how your data is handled? Contact us at privacy@cravingfor.app.