Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 1, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Bruin Eats ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our iOS application (the "App"). By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have meanings defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

• "Account" means a unique account created for you to access the App.
• "App" refers to Bruin Eats, the iOS application.
• "Company" (referred to as "we", "us", or "our") refers to the Bruin Eats development team.
• "Device" means any device that can access the App, such as an iPhone or iPad.
• "Personal Data" means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
• "Service Provider" means any third party that processes data on our behalf to facilitate the App.
• "Usage Data" refers to data collected automatically from your use of the App.
• "You" means the individual accessing or using the App.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using the App, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Email address (when signing in with email or Google)
• Phone number (when signing in with phone authentication)

Usage Data

Usage data is collected automatically when you use the App and may include:

• Which dining halls and menu items you view
• Foods you log and nutrition trends (stored anonymously under your account)
• App feature usage patterns
• Crash reports and diagnostic data
• Device type and iOS version

This data is used solely to improve the App experience and is never sold or shared with advertisers.

Data Stored in Your Account

When you create an account, the following data is stored in our database (Firebase Firestore) and linked to your user ID:

• Dietary preferences and allergen filters
• Favorite food items
• Daily food logs and macro goals
• Consent timestamp (date you agreed to this policy)

How We Use Your Information

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App
• To manage your account and authenticate you securely
• To personalize dining recommendations based on your preferences
• To track and display your nutrition history and progress
• To analyze usage patterns and fix bugs (via Firebase Analytics and crash reporting)
• To comply with legal obligations

Tracking Technologies and Analytics

We use Firebase (a Google product) for authentication, database storage, and analytics. Firebase may collect usage and diagnostic data automatically. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data and do not share it with advertisers. We may share information only in these situations:

• Service Providers: We use Firebase (Google) to store and process data on our behalf. These providers are bound by their own privacy policies.
• Institutional Partners: We may share anonymized, aggregated usage data (such as dining hall popularity trends or general menu item engagement) with institutional partners. This data does not identify individual users and cannot be linked back to your account or personal information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time through the App's account settings.

Children's Privacy

Bruin Eats is intended for use by UCLA students and individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below.

Third-Party Links

The App does not contain links to third-party websites or services beyond what is necessary for authentication (Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In).

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
bruinbites26@gmail.com