Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

Introduction

Dining Connect ("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 platform and services designed for university dining management and student engagement.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and student ID (when provided by your university)
  • Dietary preferences and allergen information
  • Meal history and dining preferences
  • Health and wellness data (when you choose to sync with health apps)

Usage Information

  • App usage patterns and feature interactions
  • Dining location visits and meal selections
  • Device information and technical data
  • Location data (only when using location-based features)

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide personalized dining recommendations and meal alerts
  • Display nutritional and allergen information relevant to your needs
  • Sync meal data with your connected health and wellness apps
  • Improve our services and develop new features
  • Send notifications about dining specials and updates
  • Generate anonymized insights for university dining operations

Information Sharing

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

  • With your university's dining services for operational purposes
  • With third-party health apps when you choose to sync your data
  • With service providers who assist in operating our platform
  • When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure data transmission, and regular security assessments.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and review your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications
  • Disconnect third-party app integrations

Contact Us

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