Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

SilverWolf Software ("we," "our," or "us"), operates the SushiNearMe.online application (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Texas privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Location Data: Your geolocation when you choose to share it for finding nearby sushi restaurants
• Search Queries: The search terms and preferences you enter to find restaurants
• Restaurant Preferences: Filters you apply (price range, ratings, open hours, delivery options)
• Communications: Messages you send to us via email or contact forms

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, and interaction patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs
• Cookies: Session cookies and preference cookies (with your consent)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Sensitive personal information (race, religion, political affiliations)
• Biometric data
• Health information
• Financial information (we do not process payments currently)
• Information from children under 13

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our local restaurant discovery Service
• Finding sushi restaurants within your specified radius
• Personalizing search results based on your preferences
• Improving our Service based on usage patterns
• Responding to your requests and providing customer support
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations
• With your consent, sending updates about nearby restaurant openings

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Share Data With:

• Service Providers: Hosting providers, email services, and analytics platforms
• Mapping Services: Google Maps for displaying restaurant locations and directions
• Image Providers: Pexels API for restaurant imagery
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or valid legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers or acquisitions (with notice)
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing

4.2 We NEVER:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your location data with restaurants without explicit consent
• Share your data with advertisers without explicit consent
• Use your search history for purposes beyond service improvement

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure data centers with physical security
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but commit to promptly notifying you of any data breaches as required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 You Have the Right To:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Object: Opt-out of certain data processing
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke previously given consent (e.g., location access)

6.2 California Residents (CCPA)

Additional rights include:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

6.3 European Residents (GDPR)

Additional protections include:

• Lawful basis for processing (consent, contract, legitimate interests)
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
• Automated decision-making protections

6.4 Location Data Controls

You can control location data through:

• Browser settings (deny geolocation permission)
• Using city/ZIP code search instead of GPS
• Clearing your browser data to remove stored preferences

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Typical retention periods:

• Location Data: Session-only (not stored beyond your active session)
• Search History: 90 days for service improvement, then anonymized
• Usage Analytics: 2 years in aggregated form
• Communication Records: Until resolved plus 30 days

8. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the US, your data may be transferred to and processed in the US. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including standard contractual clauses and Privacy Shield frameworks where applicable.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

10. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with:

• Google Maps: Location display and directions (see Google's Privacy Policy)
• Pexels: Restaurant imagery (see Pexels' Privacy Policy)
• Local LLM: Intent parsing (runs locally, no data transmitted to third parties)
• Hosting: Secure cloud hosting providers

These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.

11. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function (cannot be disabled)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (price range, radius, etc.)
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our Service (with consent)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit Service functionality.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the new policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our homepage for significant changes

13. Contact Information

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you grant location access or agree to our terms
• Legitimate Interests: To provide restaurant discovery services and improve our platform
• Legal Obligations: To comply with laws and regulations