{"content":"# **PRIVACY POLICY – DoDish**\n\n**Effective Date:** 14th of November, 2025  \n **Company:** *FoodiEasy LLC* (“Company”, “we”, “our”, “us”)  \n **Application:** *DoDish* (“App”)\n\nFoodiEasy LLC is a limited liability company established in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with:\n\n* UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL);\n\n* UAE implementing regulations;\n\n* Common Middle Eastern data protection standards;\n\n* Apple App Store and Google Play requirements.\n\nBy using DoDish, you agree to this Privacy Policy.\n\n---\n\n# **1\\. Personal Data We Collect**\n\nWe may collect the following categories of data:\n\n### **1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily**\n\n* Name\n\n* Email address\n\n* Username/password\n\n* Profile preferences (e.g., dietary choices)\n\n* Saved recipes, favorites, collections\n\n* Feedback or support messages\n\n* User-generated content (photos, comments, recipes)\n\n### \n\n### **1.2 Automatically Collected Information**\n\n* Device information (model, OS, unique device identifiers)\n\n* Log data (IP address, access time, App activity)\n\n* Usage analytics (screens visited, time spent, actions taken)\n\n* App performance data and crash analytics\n\n### **1.3 Optional Authorizations**\n\nWith your permission, we may access:\n\n* Push notifications\n\n* Camera or gallery (if you upload images)\n\n* Location (only if a feature specifically requires it, such as localized recipes or content)\n\nWe do **not** collect unnecessary personal data.\n\n---\n\n# **2\\. How We Use Your Personal Data**\n\nWe process your data for the following legitimate purposes:\n\n### **2.1 To Provide and Improve the App**\n\n* Personalizing recipes and content\n\n* Maintaining your profile\n\n* Enhancing user experience\n\n* Fixing technical issues\n\n* Analyzing App usage to improve features\n\n### **2.2 To Communicate With You**\n\n* Account-related notifications\n\n* Updates, announcements, or support responses\n\n* Marketing communications (only with your consent)\n\n### **2.3 For Security, Fraud Prevention & Compliance**\n\n* Enforcing our Terms & Conditions\n\n* Protecting the App from misuse\n\n* Complying with UAE legal requirements\n\nWe do **not** use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that has legal impact.\n\n---\n\n# **3\\. Legal Basis for Processing (UAE PDPL)**\n\nWe rely on the following legal grounds:\n\n* **Your consent** (for optional features, marketing, notifications, and data you choose to upload)\n\n* **Performance of contract** (to provide you with the App features)\n\n* **Legitimate interests** (App safety, troubleshooting, analytics)\n\n* **Legal obligations** (record-keeping when required by UAE authorities)\n\n---\n\n# **4\\. Sharing Your Personal Data**\n\nWe do **not** sell your personal data.\n\nWe may share data only with:\n\n### **4.1 Service Providers**\n\nTrusted third-party vendors that support:\n\n* Cloud hosting\n\n* Analytics\n\n* Crash reporting\n\n* Email delivery\n\n* Push notification services\n\nThese providers are contractually required to protect your data.\n\n### **4.2 Legal and Regulatory Authorities**\n\nWe may disclose data when required by:\n\n* UAE law\n\n* Police investigations\n\n* Court orders\n\n* Government regulators\n\n### **4.3 Business Transfers**\n\nIf FoodiEasy LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, your data may be transferred to the new entity, under the same protection standards.\n\n---\n\n# **5\\. International Data Transfers**\n\nIf personal data is transferred outside the UAE, we ensure that:\n\n* The country has adequate protection levels; **or**\n\n* Approved contractual safeguards (e.g., DPAs) are used; **or**\n\n* We obtain your consent where legally required.\n\n---\n\n# **6\\. Data Retention**\n\nWe retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:\n\n* Provide the App;\n\n* Fulfill legal obligations;\n\n* Resolve disputes;\n\n* Enforce agreements.\n\nIf you delete your account:\n\n* We delete or anonymize your data, unless UAE law requires retention.\n\n---\n\n# **7\\. Your Rights Under UAE PDPL**\n\nYou have the right to:\n\n### **7.1 Access Your Data**\n\nRequest a copy of your personal data.\n\n### **7.2 Correct Inaccurate Data**\n\nUpdate or fix incorrect information.\n\n### **7.3 Delete Your Data**\n\nRequest full deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.\n\n### **7.4 Restrict or Object to Processing**\n\nStop certain uses of your data, including marketing.\n\n### **7.5 Withdraw Consent**\n\nYou may withdraw consent at any time, without affecting past lawful processing.\n\n### **7.6 Data Portability**\n\nRequest your data in a structured, machine-readable format when applicable.\n\nTo exercise your rights:  \n **Email:** \\[Insert Contact Email\\]\n\n---\n\n# **8\\. Data Security**\n\nWe use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:\n\n* Encryption\n\n* Secure storage\n\n* Access controls\n\n* Monitoring for unauthorized access\n\nHowever, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.\n\n---\n\n# **9\\. Children’s Privacy**\n\nDoDish is **not intended for children under 13**.  \n We do not knowingly collect data from minors without parental consent.  \n If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will delete it.\n\n---\n\n# **10\\. Third-Party Links**\n\nThe App may link to external websites or services.  \n We are **not responsible** for the privacy practices of third parties.  \n Users should review their privacy policies separately.\n\n---\n\n# \n\n# **11\\. Changes to This Privacy Policy**\n\nWe may update this Privacy Policy periodically.  \n The “Effective Date” will be revised when changes are made.  \n Continued use of the App means you accept the updated Policy.\n\n---\n\n# **12\\. Contact Information**\n\nIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:\n\n**FoodiEasy LLC**  \n Email: info@foodieasy.com  \n Address: SHAM \\- Sharjah Media City, Sharjah, UAE\n\n","locale":"en"}