Last updated: May 15, 2025
Welcome to ZotSwipe ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our ZotSwipe mobile application.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you:
Create an account and profile
List or purchase meal swipes
Communicate with other users
Contact our support team
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Account Information: Name, email address, profile information, and authentication data from Google Sign-in
Transaction Information: Purchase history, payment methods preferences, dining hall preferences
Communication Data: Messages exchanged with other users
Device Information: Device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers
Usage Information: Interaction with the app and how you use our features
We receive information when you sign in through Google, including your name and email address.
We use your information for the following purposes:
To create and maintain your account
To facilitate marketplace transactions between users
To provide and improve our services
To communicate with you about the app
To personalize your experience
To ensure safety and security on the platform
To prevent fraud and enforce our terms
To send notifications about transactions and messages
We may share your information with:
Other Users: Your name, profile information, and transaction details are shared with users you interact with through the platform
Service Providers: Companies that perform services on our behalf (payment processing, data analysis, customer service)
Legal Requirements: When required by applicable law, legal process, or government requests
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We use Google Firebase for various functions including:
Authentication
Cloud Firestore database
Cloud Storage
Cloud Functions
Cloud Messaging (for notifications)
Firebase collects and processes data according to their own Privacy Policy, which can be found at: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
You have several choices regarding your information:
Account Information: You can update your profile information within the app
Notifications: You can manage notification preferences in the app or device settings
Account Deletion: You can request deletion of your account by contacting us
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage technology is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We keep your information only as long as necessary to provide you with our services and for legitimate business purposes. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your information, unless we need to retain certain information for legal purposes.
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: zotswipe.contact@gmail.com
By using ZotSwipe, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.