Gltybites

Effective Date: August 14, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

gltybites, Inc. ("gltybites," "we," "us," or "our") operates the gltybites mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our Service.

By accessing or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Service.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and optional profile preferences including zip code and favorite vendors.

Ambassador Program Information: If you participate as an Ambassador, we collect additional information related to your referral activities, including referral statistics and performance metrics.

Communications: When you contact us or participate in surveys, we collect the information you provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Location Data: With your permission, we collect precise location data through GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular technology to provide location-based deals and recommendations. You may also manually provide your zip code as an alternative to GPS tracking.

Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Service, including:

App activity and navigation patterns
Deals viewed and redeemed
Points earned and rewards claimed
Referral activity and ambassador performance
Time and frequency of app usage

Device Information: We automatically collect:

Device type and model
Operating system and version
Unique device identifiers
IP address
App version
Mobile network information

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from participating vendors when you redeem offers or earn points at their establishments.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
Create and manage your account
Process and deliver location-based deals and promotions
Administer the points and rewards system
Manage the Ambassador referral program
Send you vendor-specific and general promotional communications
Personalize your experience and provide customized recommendations
Analyze usage patterns to improve the Service
Communicate with you about updates, security alerts, and support messages
Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
Comply with legal obligations

4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

4.1 With Participating Vendors

We share limited information with participating vendors, including:

Aggregated statistics about deal redemptions and user engagement
Contact information for users who have opted in to vendor communications
Transaction data necessary for points and rewards administration

4.2 With Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers that perform services on our behalf, including:

Cloud hosting and data storage
Analytics and performance monitoring
Payment processing (for vendor fees)
Email delivery and marketing automation
Customer support tools

4.3 For Legal Purposes

We may disclose your information when required to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
Respond to lawful requests from public authorities
Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public
Enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements
Investigate and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4.5 Aggregated or De-identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

7.1 Account Information

You may review and update your account information at any time through the app settings.

7.2 Location Services

You can control location sharing through your device settings. You may disable location services at any time, though this may limit certain features of the Service. You can alternatively provide your zip code for location-based features.

7.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails or by updating your preferences in the app settings. You may still receive transactional or administrative communications.

7.4 Push Notifications

You can control push notifications through your device settings.

7.5 Data Access and Deletion

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Request portability of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [privacy@gltybites.com].

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

10. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

The Service is operated in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Material changes will be communicated through the app or via email.

12. CONTACT US

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

gltybites, Inc.
[Insert Address]
Email: privacy@gltybites.com
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]