Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Arc Social Company ("Sous," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Account information (name, email address, username)
  • Profile information (profile photo, bio)
  • Content you post (photos of food, selfies, restaurant tags)
  • Communications with us (support requests, feedback)

Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
  • Location data (with your permission, to tag restaurants and show nearby content)
  • Usage data (features used, content viewed, interactions)
  • Log data (IP address, browser type, access times)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Enable you to create and share posts
  • Show you relevant content based on your location and preferences
  • Verify presence at restaurants (our core feature)
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Ensure safety and security of our platform
  • Comply with legal obligations

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Your posts and profile information are visible to other users as part of the Service
  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate the Service (hosting, analytics, customer support)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your Choices

  • Account Information: You can update your profile information in the app settings
  • Location: You can disable location services, though this will limit certain features
  • Notifications: You can manage push notification preferences in your device settings
  • Delete Account: You can request deletion of your account by contacting us

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].