Privacy Policy

Introduction

A Better App Company ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile applications, including WhatRUHungry4 and FoodSmash, and our website at abetterappcompany.com.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our applications or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and username.
• User Content: Any content you create within our apps, such as custom wheels, favorites, or game progress.
• Communications: If you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our apps, including features accessed, time spent, and interactions.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect location data to provide location-based features (such as finding nearby restaurants in WhatRUHungry4).
• Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, and crash reports.

Information from Third Parties

• Analytics Services: We use third-party analytics to help understand app usage.
• Advertising Partners: Our free apps may include advertising that collects data to serve relevant ads.
• API Services: WhatRUHungry4 uses the Yelp Fusion API to provide restaurant information.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our applications
• To personalize your experience
• To process in-app purchases
• To send push notifications (with your consent)
• To provide customer support
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations
• To serve relevant advertisements in free versions of our apps

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (analytics, cloud hosting, customer support).
• Advertising Partners: Non-personal information may be shared with advertising networks to display relevant ads.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred.

Third-Party Services

Our applications may integrate with or contain links to third-party services:

Analytics

• Google Analytics for Firebase
• Apple App Analytics

Advertising (Free Versions)

• Google AdMob
• Unity Ads

API Services

• Yelp Fusion API (WhatRUHungry4) - Subject to Yelp's Terms of Service

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us. Some data may be retained for legal compliance purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request a copy in a portable format.

Correction and Deletion

You can request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal information.

Opt-Out Options

• Push Notifications: Disable in your device settings
• Location Services: Disable in your device settings
• Personalized Ads: Opt out through your device's advertising settings (iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising; Android: Settings > Google > Ads)
• Analytics: Limit ad tracking in your device settings

Do Not Track

Our applications do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

Children's Privacy

Our applications are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

FoodSmash is rated for ages 4+ but does not collect personal information from any users under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with applicable laws.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
• Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
• Right to request deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@abetterappcompany.com.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Rights related to automated decision-making

The legal basis for processing your data includes: consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the app or via email.

App-Specific Privacy Policies

For detailed privacy information specific to each of our applications:

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: