Privacy Policy
Welcome to Gurmet.
At Gurmet (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “Gurmet”), we value and respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. Please read it carefully before using our application or related services. By accessing or using any part of our websites, mobile applications, or online platforms (collectively the “Services”), you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1.What information we collect
We collect various types of data to help us operate, improve, and personalize our Services.
Personal Information
When using our Services, you may be asked to provide certain identifiable information (“Personal Data”) so that we can identify or contact you. Personal Data may include, but is not limited to: your city, age, cookies, and general usage data. This information enables us to tailor content, deliver personalized experiences, and improve service performance.
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information on how you interact with our Services (“Usage Data”), such as your device’s IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the time spent on each page, and diagnostic information about your device or network connection.
Permissions
To offer specific features—such as real-time video calling—we may request access to your microphone, camera, or location.
By using our Services, you consent to the processing of any sensitive personal information in line with this Policy. We will never use sensitive data for direct marketing without your explicit consent.
Additionally, we may verify your information using publicly available sources to ensure authenticity and maintain service quality.
2.How we use your information
We use the data collected for purposes including, but not limited to:
Service delivery and improvement: To provide requested features and enhance overall user experience.
Account management and support: To maintain your account, troubleshoot issues, and offer customer support.
User analytics: To better understand user preferences and behaviors, helping us optimize our Services.
Personalized recommendations and ads: To tailor content and advertisements based on your interests.
Feature fulfillment: To perform the functions described at the time of collection.
Legal compliance: To enforce our Terms of Use or exercise our rights under applicable laws.
Some of these functions may be carried out by trusted third-party partners who are bound by confidentiality obligations.
3.How we share your information
We share your information only when necessary, based on your consent, or for legitimate business purposes.
Affiliates: We may share limited data (e.g., device identifiers, cookies, and location) with companies within the same corporate group to enhance and analyze services.
Public information: Any content you voluntarily make public on Gurmet may be visible to other users or shared externally.
Service providers: Third parties assisting with hosting, analytics, or technical operations may access your data under confidentiality agreements.
Aggregated or anonymized data: Non-personally identifiable information may be shared with advertisers or investors to improve our products.
Profile visibility: Your profile details are visible to contacts you connect with on Gurmet, and you can edit them anytime in the app.
External links: If you interact with third-party services via Gurmet, their privacy policies will apply. We are not responsible for how those parties handle your information.
Third-party tools: Analytics, advertising, and fraud prevention providers may collect data via cookies or similar technologies.
4.Your rights and choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may be entitled to the following rights:
Access: View or obtain a copy of your personal data by logging into your account.
Correction: Update or modify incorrect or outdated personal data directly in the app.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data where legally permitted, subject to certain exceptions.
Technical preferences: Manage cookies, notifications, and other privacy settings via your device or within the app.
5.Where we store your information
Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your home country, including in Singapore. We operate multiple global servers to maintain service reliability and performance.
6. Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for legitimate business operations or as required by law. Even if your account is closed, we may preserve certain records for security, compliance, or fraud prevention. Data previously shared with third parties will be governed by their respective retention policies.
7.The security of your information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. While we use encryption and security safeguards, internet transmission is not completely secure, and you share information at your own risk.
We regularly review and update our security controls to minimize risks to users’ data and system integrity.
Our platform may contain links to external sites. Please note that those sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their data practices.
8.Information relating to children and teens
Our Services are strictly intended for users aged 18 or above. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that information has been collected from anyone under 18, we will promptly delete it from our records.
9. Manage Your Account
You can choose to limit the information you provide, though some features may be unavailable as a result. Notifications can be adjusted in the “App Settings” or your device preferences.
To delete your account, you can:
Delete directly within the app via: My → Settings → Delete Account, or
Visit our official website at [https://sites.google.com/view/gurmet1/account], click Account, and submit your user ID with the verification code obtained from the app to confirm ownership.
10. Privacy Policy update
We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The latest version will always indicate the “Last Updated” date at the top. If significant updates are made, we will notify you through appropriate channels. Continued use of Gurmet after updates means you accept the revised policy.
11.Contact us：gurmet.userservice@hotmail.com
Last updated: December 3, 2025