theBEAT is operated by theBEAT LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company with its principal place of business in Baltimore, Maryland (referenced below as "theBEAT," "we," or "our"). This Privacy Policy describes the personal information we collect when you visit thebeatedit.com or use the theBEAT iOS application (together, the "Services"), how we use it, and the choices you have.
Placeholder note for legal review. This policy is provided as a structural draft. Final language will be reviewed and revised by counsel prior to the App Store submission of June 1, 2026.
N° 001Scope
This policy applies to information collected through the Services. It does not apply to third-party websites, applications, or services that may link to or from the Services. If we collect information offline — for example, by email correspondence — this policy still governs how we handle it.
N° 002What we collect
We collect only the minimum information needed to operate the Services.
Information you provide
- An email address, used to sign in and to send transactional notices.
- A display name, optional and editable, used in your account.
- The dishes you save, mark visited, request, or review.
- Your written correspondence with our editorial and support team.
Information collected automatically
- Approximate location, if you grant permission, used to surface nearby dishes. We do not record precise location history.
- Basic device information — operating system version, app version, device model — used to diagnose crashes and triage support requests.
- Anonymized, aggregated usage signals — for example, which sections of the app are opened most often. These signals contain no personal identifiers and are not connected to your account.
Information we do not collect
- We do not set advertising cookies on this website.
- We do not run third-party analytics on this website.
- We do not collect contacts, photos, microphone, or camera data.
- We do not collect health, biometric, or sensitive identifiers.
N° 003How we use it
We use the information described above to:
- Operate, secure, and improve the Services.
- Send transactional messages, such as receipts and account notices.
- Provide editorial recommendations and the daily verdict.
- Respond to correspondence with the support and editorial team.
- Comply with legal obligations.
N° 004What we share
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in three narrow circumstances:
- Service providers. A small number of vendors process data on our behalf — including our hosting provider, our payments processor, and our email delivery service. They are bound by written agreements limiting use to providing services to theBEAT.
- Legal process. When required by valid legal process, and only to the extent required.
- Business transitions. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users.
N° 005Your choices
- Access and export. Write to privacy@thebeatedit.com and we will send you a copy of the information associated with your account within thirty days.
- Correction and deletion. You may edit profile fields in the app at any time. To delete your account, use the in-app option under Settings › Account, or write to us at the address above.
- Location. Granted and revoked at any time in the iOS Settings app.
- Notifications. Granted and revoked at any time in the iOS Settings app, or by section within the app.
N° 006How long we keep it
We keep account information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize associated personal information within thirty days, except where retention is required by law or by a documented dispute.
N° 007Security
We protect information in transit using industry-standard encryption, and apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards against unauthorized access. No system is ever perfectly secure. If we discover a material incident affecting your information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable law.
N° 008Children
The Services are not directed to children under thirteen, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided information to us, write to us and we will promptly delete it.
N° 009Changes
We will update this policy as our practices evolve. The effective date at the top of this page will change with each revision. For material changes, we will provide additional notice — for example, by email or in-app banner — before the new policy takes effect.
N° 010Contact
Questions, requests, or concerns about this policy go to privacy@thebeatedit.com. Postal mail may be addressed to theBEAT LLC, Baltimore, Maryland.