Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

1. Introduction
Chooz ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Chooz mobile application and the choozmenu.com website (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
  • Account information: email address, display name, and profile photo when you create an account.

  • Restaurant data: business name, address, phone number, operating hours, menu content, and images uploaded by restaurant owners.

  • Usage data: pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns to improve the Service.

  • Device information: device type, operating system, and browser type for compatibility and analytics.

  • Location data: approximate location (with your permission) to show nearby restaurants.

3. How We Use Your Information
  • To provide and maintain the Service, including displaying restaurant menus to customers.

  • To create and manage your account.

  • To communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support.

  • To improve the Service through analytics and user feedback.

  • To enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse.

4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
  • Service providers: Firebase (Google) for authentication, database, and hosting; Algolia for search functionality.

  • Legal requirements: when required by law, regulation, or legal process.

  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored on Google Cloud infrastructure (Firebase) with encryption at rest and in transit. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights
You may:
  • Access, update, or delete your account information through the app or by contacting us.

  • Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Opt out of non-essential communications.

  • Delete your account at any time, which will remove your personal data from our systems.

7. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
8. Third-Party Services
The Service uses third-party services that may collect information:
  • Google Firebase — authentication, database, storage, analytics

  • Algolia — search indexing and queries

  • Apple Sign-In / Google Sign-In — authentication (subject to their respective privacy policies)

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@choozmenu.com

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