Flezcal Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2025

Introduction

Flezcal ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address - Used for account authentication
• Display name - Shown publicly with your reviews and contributions
• Apple ID information - If you sign in with Apple, we receive your name and email (or a relay email if you choose to hide your email)

Location Data

We request access to your device's location to show you nearby flan and mezcal spots on the map. Location data is used only within the app and is not stored on our servers.

User-Generated Content

When you contribute to Flezcal, we collect:

• Spot submissions (business name, address, category, mezcal offerings)
• Reviews (star rating, written comments)
• Reports of inappropriate content

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the app's functionality
• To display spots and reviews to other users
• To moderate content and handle reports
• To authenticate your identity
• To understand how features are used and improve the app (analytics)
• To diagnose and fix crashes and errors (crash reporting)

Third-Party Services

Flezcal uses the following third-party services to operate:

• Google Firebase (Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Firebase Storage) — stores your account, spot, and review data. Firebase Privacy Policy
• Firebase Crashlytics — collects anonymous crash reports to help us fix bugs. Crash data includes device model, OS version, and a pseudonymous user identifier. No personal content is included. Crashlytics Privacy
• Brave Search API — used to check restaurant websites for menu information when you explore new spots. Only the venue name and website URL are sent; no personal data is transmitted.
• Apple MapKit — provides map tiles and venue search results. Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy.

Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to improve the app, including which spots are viewed, reservation link clicks, and verification votes. This data is aggregated monthly and is not shared with third parties. Analytics are tied to your account for per-session deduplication but are never used for advertising or sold.

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services, including Firebase Authentication and Cloud Firestore. Data is hosted in the United States.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your reviews and spot submissions are visible to other app users as part of the app's community features. Crash reports are sent to Google Firebase Crashlytics for diagnostic purposes only.

Data Retention

Your account information and contributions are retained as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Flezcal is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of location tracking by revoking location permissions

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Duxhenge Consulting LLC
Email: support@flezcal.app