Privacy Policy for Eat No Solo
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Eat No Solo ("we," "our," or "us") operates a mobile application that connects people to share meals together. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data Controller:
Zila Shniderman
Friedhofsweg 11
66119 Saarbrücken
Germany
Email: eatnosolo@gmail.com
2. Information We Collect
Account Information:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Date of birth and gender
- Profile photo and bio
- Languages spoken and interests
Location Data:
- Your city and geographic coordinates (when enabled)
- We use this to show nearby users and restaurants
Usage Data:
- Meeting history and participation
- Messages exchanged with other users
- Ratings and reviews you give or receive
- App activity timestamps
Device Information:
- Push notification tokens for sending alerts
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Data | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account & profile information | Contract performance – necessary to provide our service |
| Location data | Consent – you can enable/disable GPS in settings |
| Messages & meeting data | Contract performance – core app functionality |
| Push notifications | Consent – you can opt out anytime |
| Usage analytics | Legitimate interest – to improve our service |
4. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To match you with other users in your area
- To facilitate meeting creation and communication
- To send push notifications about meetings and messages
- To improve our services and user experience
- To ensure safety and prevent misuse
5. Third-Party Services & International Transfers
We use the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google) | Authentication, database, push notifications | USA |
| Google Maps & Places API | Restaurant search and maps | USA |
| Google Sign-In / Apple Sign-In | Account authentication | USA |
International Data Transfers: Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States by our service providers. These transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:
- With other users as part of the app's social features (profile info, messages)
- With service providers who help operate our app (as data processors under GDPR)
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights
7. Data Retention
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account data | Until you delete your account |
| Messages | Until you delete your account |
| Ratings & reviews | Until you delete your account |
| Location history | Overwritten with each update; deleted on account deletion |
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access – Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification – Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Erasure – Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction – Limit how we process your data
- Portability – Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Object – Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent – For processing based on consent, at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at eatnosolo@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud storage through Google Firebase
- Access controls and authentication
10. Children's Privacy
Eat No Solo is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.
11. Complaints
If you believe we have violated your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA). A list of EU DPAs can be found at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes through the app or via email. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights:
Email: eatnosolo@gmail.com