Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 10, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Krogen. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our restaurant discovery application.

Krogen is operated by a solo developer. If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@krogen.app.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use Krogen, we may collect the following information:

Account Information: Email address, name, and password when you create an account
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
Contact Information: When you contact us for support

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our app, we automatically collect:

Location Data: With your permission, we collect your approximate location to show you nearby restaurants. You can disable location access in your device settings at any time.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the app, including restaurants viewed, swiped, and favorited
Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers
Log Data: IP address, access times, and pages viewed

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain the Krogen service
Show you relevant restaurants based on your location
Remember your preferences and favorites
Authenticate your account and ensure security
Send you important notifications about the service
Respond to your support requests
Improve and optimize our app
Analyze usage patterns and trends
Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal data depends on the data and context:

Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the service you requested
Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes (e.g., location data)
Legitimate Interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our service)
Legal Obligations: Processing required to comply with legal requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our app, such as:

Hosting and Infrastructure: Vercel (hosting and deployment)
Database Services: PostgreSQL database providers
Email Services: Resend (transactional emails)
Map and Location Services: Google Places API (restaurant information)

These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if:

We believe disclosure is necessary to comply with legal process
We need to protect our rights, property, or safety
We need to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
We need to prevent fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If Krogen is acquired by or merged with another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and any choices you may have.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
Usage Data: Retained for up to 2 years for analytics
Log Data: Retained for up to 90 days

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 GDPR Rights (EEA Users)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your data
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

6.2 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

Right to Know: Request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of the sale of your personal data (note: we do not sell personal data)
Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your rights without discrimination

6.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@krogen.app. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

6.4 Account Settings

You can also manage your information through the app:

Update your profile information in the Profile section
Delete your account by contacting support
Disable location access in your device settings
Clear your browsing data and cookies

7. Data Security

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it, including:

Encryption of data in transit using HTTPS/TLS
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
Secure password hashing using industry-standard algorithms
Regular security updates and monitoring
Access controls and authentication mechanisms

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

When we transfer personal data from the EEA to other countries, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

9. Children's Privacy

Krogen is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at support@krogen.app and we will delete that information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our app may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications (such as Google Maps for directions). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
Sending you an email notification (for significant changes affecting your rights)

Your continued use of Krogen after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@krogen.app
App Name: Krogen
Company: Krogen

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the EEA and have concerns about our data protection practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.

14. Your Consent

By using Krogen, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our service.