Effective Date: 1 November 2023

Welcome to Ruddy, a mobile application developed by Ruddy OÜ, located at Harju maakond, Tallinn, Kesklinna linnaosa, Tartu mnt 67/1-13b, 10115. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information that you may provide via the Ruddy app.

**1. Information Collection and Use**

Ruddy is designed to help you find food in restaurants based on your calorie consumption goals, diet type, and allergies. To access these features, users are required to register an account. The information we collect includes your dietary preferences, allergies, and the nutritional values of meals.

We collect data to improve the app’s technical performance, including recording crashes and bugs. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand user behavior on a general level, not individually.

**2. Data Sharing and Disclosure**

We do not sell or lend your data to anyone. The only third-party service we use is Google Analytics, for understanding user behavior patterns.

**3. Consent and Data Withdrawal**

Users can withdraw their consent at any time by emailing us at cyrus@ruddy.app. Upon receiving your request, we will delete your data from our records.

**4. Data Security**

We prioritize the security of your data. All data is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access.

**5. Compliance with Laws**

Ruddy complies with U.S. laws and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

**6. Contact Information**

For any privacy-related concerns or queries, please contact us at cyrus@ruddy.app.

**7. Policy Updates**

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy. Users will be notified of any changes via email or through an in-app notification.

**8. Age Restrictions**

Ruddy is intended for users aged 18 and over. Minors are not permitted to register.

**9. Cookies**

We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies in our app.