Privacy Policy

BestAround values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with industry standards.

Last Updated: 15 August 2025

1. Introduction

BestAround ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Platform").

By using BestAround, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, and login credentials.

b. Usage Information

  • Device details, IP address, browser type, app interactions, and crash reports.

c. Location Data

  • GPS-based location (with your consent) to recommend nearby dishes and restaurants.

d. Content

  • Reviews, photos, videos, taste tags, and other user-generated content.

e. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • We use cookies and analytics tools to improve user experience and personalize recommendations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our Services.
  • Personalize food recommendations.
  • Verify authenticity of reviews.
  • Send service-related notifications and updates.
  • Conduct analytics and research.
  • Ensure compliance with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following bases:

  • Consent (e.g., personalized recommendations).
  • Contractual necessity (to provide Services).
  • Legal obligations (data retention, law enforcement requests).
  • Legitimate interests (improving Services, fraud prevention).

5. Sharing of Data

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (analytics, hosting, customer support).
  • Legal authorities if required by law.
  • Third parties in case of mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring.

We never sell personal data to advertisers.

6. Data Retention & Security

  • We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated.
  • Data is protected using encryption, firewalls, and industry-standard security measures.

7. International Data Transfers

If you access BestAround outside India, your information may be transferred across borders in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

8. User Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time.
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority.

Requests can be made at support@bestaround.in

9. Children's Privacy

BestAround is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective once posted on the Platform.