What we collect
| Data | When collected | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Search queries | Every recommendation search | Improving result relevance |
| Persona selections | When you choose or update a persona | Shaping your recommendations and reviews |
| Review history | When you generate a review (signed in) | Building your taste profile |
| Google account info | When you sign in with Google | Identity and session only |
| Location data | Only when you grant GPS access | Proximity-based restaurant search |
What we do not collect
- Payment information (no payments on the platform)
- Contacts or call logs
- Device identifiers beyond session management
- Any data from other apps on your device
What we do not sell
Your taste profile, your search history, and your review history are not sold to third parties. They are not used for advertising. They are used only to improve the recommendations and reviews the platform generates for you.Your controls
| Control | How to use it |
|---|---|
| Reset taste history | Profile settings → Reset history |
| Delete account | Profile settings → Delete account |
| Revoke Google access | Google account settings → Third-party apps |
| Disable GPS | Browser location settings |
Data storage
Restaurant data is fetched from Google Places and cached server-side. Cache entries expire automatically. We do not store raw Google Places API responses beyond the cache window. User profile data (persona, review history) is stored on our servers and linked to your account. Deleting your account removes this data.NDPR
NaijaTaste operates in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). If you have a data request — access, correction, or deletion — contact us through the platform.Data privacy
Full detail on data retention, third-party services, and your rights.