Privacy Policy

How we handle your data at SpiceSpot.

What Data We Collect

  • Account Information: When you sign up, we collect your email address and a username.
  • User Content: We store any photos, reviews, or comments you choose to upload.
  • Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about how you use the site (like which pages you visit) to help us improve.

Why We Collect It

We use this data to:

  • Provide and customize the SpiceSpot service.
  • Allow you to save favorites and post reviews.
  • Verify restaurant ownership for business accounts.
  • Improve our website functionality and user experience.

Cookies, Analytics & Advertising

We use cookies (small text files) to keep you logged in and remember your preferences.

We may use third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to understand website traffic. These tools may set their own cookies.

We may display advertisements (e.g., via Google AdSense). Note that advertisers may use cookies to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history.

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics, hosting, and advertising partners) solely to operate and improve the service.

Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data. Your information is stored securely in the cloud. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so please use complex passwords and keep your account details private.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the service or comply with legal obligations.

Your Rights

You have control over your data. You can:

  • Access: See the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Update your profile information at any time.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your account and associated data.

To exercise these rights or if you have privacy questions, please contact us at:contact@spicespot.com

Age Requirements

SpiceSpot is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.