Last Updated: 01-Jan-2026
App Name: EAT IT – Free Food Sharing Platform
EAT IT (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide and improve our services.
The app may collect the following 7 types of data:
Personal Information
Name
Phone Number (required for account creation and authentication)
Email Address
Physical Address (if provided by the user for pickup/delivery coordination)
Location Information
Precise Location
Coarse Location
- Used to show nearby food donations, surplus food listings, and langar locations.
Media Information
Photos or Videos
- Users may upload photos/videos when posting food donations.
Optional Information
Some fields may be optional and can be skipped where applicable.
We do not collect financial/payment information or passwords in readable form.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected data only for the following purposes:
Create and manage user accounts
Enable food sharing, donation, and reservation features
Display nearby available surplus food and langar locations
Facilitate food pickup coordination between users
Verify food listing authenticity using uploaded media
Improve app functionality, safety, and user experience
3. Location Services
Location data is used solely to provide nearby food listings and services
Users can disable location access anytime through device settings
Some features may not function properly without location permissions
4. Account Registration
A phone number is required to create an account and use core services such as donating or reserving food.
Your phone number is linked to your user account for authentication and communication purposes.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may share limited data only in these cases:
Between users for food pickup coordination (for example: name, contact number, address if needed)
When required by law, regulation, or legal process
With trusted third-party service providers necessary for app operations (such as hosting, maps, analytics)
6. Data Retention
We retain user data only as long as necessary to:
Provide app services
Maintain account functionality
Comply with legal obligations
7. Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and associated data at any time.
To request deletion, contact:
eatit1177@gmail.com
Upon verification, we will delete your account and associated personal data unless retention is required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect data against:
Unauthorized access
Misuse
Loss or alteration
9. Third-Party Services
The app may use third-party services such as:
Mapping/location providers
Analytics tools
Cloud hosting services
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
10. Children’s Privacy
EAT IT is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Any changes will be posted within the app or updated in the App Store / Play Store listing.
12. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact: eatit1177@gmail.com