*HUTS FOOD DELIVERY APP PRIVACY POLICY*
*Last Updated: [23 March 2025]*
Welcome to Huts Food Delivery App. At Huts, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use our food delivery app and related services. This Privacy Policy applies exclusively to users located within Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we handle your information. By using the Huts Food Delivery App, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
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## 1. Information We Collect
### 1.1. Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you use our app, including:
- *Account Information*: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and delivery address.
- *Order Information*: We collect information about your food orders, including your food preferences and payment details.
- *Communication*: We collect information when you communicate with our customer support or interact with us via email, chat, or any other method.
- *Photos and Documents*: If you upload images, such as dish photos or registration documents, we collect and store those files securely.
### 1.2. Permissions and Automatically Collected Information
We may collect certain information automatically when you use our app, including:
- *Device Information*: We collect information about your device, such as the device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
- *Usage Information*: We collect data about your interactions with the app, such as the pages you view, your search queries, and app usage patterns.
- *Contacts Access*: We may access your contacts to facilitate communication with the rider for order confirmation.
- *Camera and Gallery Access*: We may request access to your camera and gallery to allow users to upload images for dish listings or registration purposes.
- *Location Data*: We collect and process location data to show available restaurants nearby and improve order delivery services.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, personalize, and improve our food delivery services.
- To process your orders and payments.
- To communicate with you, send you updates, promotions, and service-related notifications.
- To facilitate rider communication using contact access.
- To allow users to upload and manage photos or registration documents.
- To determine nearby restaurant options based on your location.
- To maintain and enhance the security of our app.
- To comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests.
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## 3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with the following parties:
- *Restaurants*: We share your order details with the restaurants from which you order food for the purpose of fulfilling your orders.
- *Service Providers*: We may share your information with third-party service providers who help us with app development, payment processing, customer support, and other business operations.
- *Legal Compliance*: We may share your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights and interests.
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## 4. Your Choices
- *Account Information*: You can update your account information at any time through the app.
- *Location Access*: You can manage location permissions through your device settings, though restricting access may affect app functionality.
- *Communications*: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails and notifications from us by adjusting your notification settings in the app.
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## 5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.
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## 6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our app after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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## 7. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at *qashlgao@gmail.com*.
By using Huts Food Delivery App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the practices described herein.