Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 12, 2025

Kitchi Admin (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is a mobile application designed for restaurant owners and staff to manage reservations, menus, media content, and customer engagement. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the app.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

• Name, email address, phone number (provided during account creation or login)
• Business details such as restaurant name, location, and operating hours

b. Device & Usage Data

• Device model, operating system, and unique device identifiers
• IP address and app usage statistics

c. Location Information

• Approximate or precise location (with your permission) to display restaurant locations and enable map-based features

d. Media Content

• Photos, videos, and other media uploaded to promote your restaurant

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

• Firebase Authentication for secure sign-in (e.g., Email, Google, Apple, Facebook)
• Firebase Firestore for storing restaurant data, reservations, and content
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications
• Google Maps API for location-based features
• Device permissions (camera, storage, location) when you choose to use related features

3. How We Use Your Information

• Create and manage your restaurant account
• Manage reservations and customer interactions
• Send notifications about updates, orders, and important changes
• Improve app performance and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your information. We may share data only with:

• Service providers (Firebase, Google Maps) for app functionality
• Legal authorities when required by law
• Other users (limited to publicly available restaurant details you choose to share)

5. Data Retention

We keep your data for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and data at any time via contact@kitchi.app.

6. Your Rights

• Access, update, or delete your account information
• Withdraw location permissions at any time in your device settings
• Request deletion of stored data

7. Security

We implement encryption and secure protocols to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Services

The app uses third-party services that may collect information to identify you:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Messaging)
• Google Maps Platform

See their policies: Firebase Privacy · Google Privacy

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app and on our official website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@kitchi.app.