Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

DUTCH ("we," "our," or "us") operates the DUTCH mobile application and related services. DUTCH is a social dining platform designed to help people share meals with others in a platonic, non-dating context. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our app.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information we obtain automatically:

Account information: Name, phone number, email (if provided), profile photo, bio, and dietary preferences
Location data: City or area to match you with nearby dining partners and restaurants
Meal preferences: Availability, cuisine preferences, and restaurant selections
Device information: Device type, operating system, unique identifiers, and app version

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Create and maintain your account
Match you with dining partners and facilitate meal reservations
Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
Improve our app and services
Send transactional and optional promotional communications
Ensure safety and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

Dining partners: Limited profile information (name, photo, bio) with matched users for a specific meal
Restaurant partners: Reservation details necessary to complete a booking
Service providers: Analytics, hosting, and support services under confidentiality agreements
Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

DUTCH is not a dating app. It is a social dining platform for platonic meals. Nevertheless, we take children's privacy seriously.

Age requirement: You must be at least 18 years of age to use DUTCH. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
If we learn that we have collected personal information from a user under 18, we will delete that information promptly.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at childsafety@dutch.com so we can take appropriate action.

5. Data Retention and Security

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data.

6. Your Rights

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

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Export your data
Object to or restrict certain processing

You can manage your account and privacy settings within the app. To delete your account, use the Delete Account option in Settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Our app may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (e.g., restaurants, payment processors). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review them.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via the app or email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

9. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or data practices, use the in-app support options or write to childsafety@dutch.com for child safety and privacy concerns.

DUTCH — A Meal We Share, Then Split Fair.

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