Privacy Policy
Introduction
duFoodie ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (PDPL) and other applicable UAE laws.
Information We Collect
Our service primarily aggregates and displays publicly available information about restaurants, food establishments, and food influencers in Dubai. This includes:
- Publicly shared social media content from food influencers
- Publicly available restaurant information (name, location, cuisine type, etc.)
- Public reviews and ratings
- Information voluntarily provided by restaurants or influencers for inclusion on our platform
Data Sourcing and Usage
duFoodie uses third-party services such as Apify to legally source publicly available data in accordance with their terms of service. We pay for these services and comply with all applicable terms, conditions, and limitations. Any indemnities or legal rights that apply to these third-party services extend to our use of the data obtained through them.
We emphasize that our use of this data is solely for the purpose of providing an informational service that benefits all parties involved—users, restaurants, and influencers—without exception. We do not use this data for commercial purposes beyond providing our service. Our platform operates without warranty, without malicious intent, and without discrimination, with the goal of creating a positive ecosystem for Dubai's food community.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process information based on legitimate interests to provide valuable restaurant recommendations to our users. All information displayed on duFoodie is either publicly available or provided with explicit consent from the relevant parties. We do not process sensitive personal data as defined under UAE law without appropriate legal basis and safeguards.
How We Use Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide restaurant recommendations and information to users
- Connect users with relevant food influencers and their content
- Improve our platform and user experience
- Analyze trends and preferences in the Dubai food scene
Data Protection and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any data we process. Our security practices are designed to comply with UAE data protection requirements, including those under the PDPL. We do not transfer personal data outside the UAE unless the recipient country ensures an adequate level of protection in accordance with UAE law.
Your Rights
In accordance with UAE law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data that we may hold
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances
- Object to processing of your data
To exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Removal Requests
If you are a restaurant owner or influencer and wish to have information about you or your establishment modified or removed from our platform, please contact us at [email protected]. We respect your rights and will process legitimate requests in accordance with applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].