Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 21, 2025

Startik (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website startik.app and the Startik mobile application (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Service.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and preferences when you create an account or contact us.

Information collected automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect certain information, including your device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and general location data (city-level). We also collect usage data such as pages visited, search queries, and interaction patterns to improve the Service.

Location data

With your permission, we collect your precise location to show restaurants, cafes, and other dining spots near you. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings. The Service will still work with reduced functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: provide and improve the Service; show you relevant restaurants and dining options near your location; personalize your experience and search results; respond to your inquiries and support requests; send you updates about the Service (you can opt out at any time); detect and prevent fraud or abuse; and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: service providers who help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, error tracking); third-party APIs that provide restaurant data, menus, and ratings; and law enforcement or government agencies when required by law.

Any third-party service providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use the Service. We also use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to analyze traffic and usage patterns. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When your data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete your personal data; withdraw consent for data processing; request a copy of your data in a portable format; and object to or restrict certain processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@startik.app.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as restaurant websites or booking platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@startik.app.