Last Updated: April 27, 2026
Welcome to Taste Match ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data.
Taste Match is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find nearby restaurants using a swipe-based interface. We designed this app with privacy in mind — we collect only the minimum data necessary to provide our service.
| What we collect | Your device's geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) |
|---|---|
| How we collect it | Through your device's location services, only when you grant permission |
| Why we collect it | To find restaurants near your current location |
| How it's used | Your location is sent to Google Places API to search for nearby restaurants. We do not store your location on any servers. |
| Your control | You can deny location permission at any time through your device settings. |
The following data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party:
| Data | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Filter preferences | Remember your cuisine, distance, and price preferences | Device memory |
| Premium status | Track your subscription status | UserDefaults |
| Monthly session count | Track free tier usage (5 sessions/month) | Device Keychain |
| Restaurant cache | Reduce API calls and improve performance | Device cache |
| Photo cache | Faster image loading | Device cache |
If you use the free version of Taste Match, we display advertisements through Google AdMob. Google may collect certain data for advertising purposes including device identifiers, IP address, general location, and ad interaction data.
Your control: Upgrade to Premium to remove all advertisements and associated data collection, or use iOS App Tracking Transparency to limit ad tracking.
We want to be clear about what we do not collect:
We use Google Places API to provide restaurant data including names, addresses, photos, ratings, and business information.
Data sent to Google: Your current location and search parameters
Data received: Restaurant information
We use Google AdMob to display advertisements to free users. Upgrade to Premium for an ad-free experience.
Premium subscriptions are processed entirely through Apple's App Store. We do not receive or store any payment information.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Location | Not stored (used only for immediate search) |
| Restaurant cache | 30 days (automatically cleared) |
| Photo cache | 30 days (automatically cleared) |
| Session count | Resets monthly |
| Premium status | Until you cancel subscription |
Taste Match is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. The app does not require or request any personal information from users of any age.
You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, portability, and to object to data processing.
You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out. We do not sell personal information.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: support@tastematch.org
Website: tastematch.org
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and displaying a notice within the app for significant changes.