Last Updated: April 2026

Privacy Policy

A completely transparent look into how we store, fetch, analyze and secure your data to provide a seamless marketplace experience.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with Smart Tiffin:

Account Details

Name, email, and phone number

Order History

Delivery address & past orders

Device Info

IP address and browser type

Location Data

City for filtering kitchens

Auth Data

Firebase Google sign-in tokens

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To connect you with verified home cooks in your local area
  • To process, manage, and track your active orders securely
  • To send timely notifications regarding your order status
  • To analyze and improve our platform functionality and services
  • To prevent fraudulent activities and ensure platform safety

3. Information Sharing

We take your privacy seriously. We share your name and contact details with a cook only when you actively place an order. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Trusted 3rd Party Integrations

🔥FirebaseAuthentication
☁️CloudinaryImage Storage
💳StripePayments

4. Data Storage & Security

  • Stored on secure enterprise Postgres servers via Neon.
  • Protected by industry-standard HTTPS/SSL encryption.
  • Firebase token verification ensuring strict auth security.
  • Data is retained only as long as your account is active.

5. Your Rights

Data Access

Access your personal data any time via account settings

Account Deletion

Request full deletion of your account and related data

Notification Opt-out

Opt out of notifications in your account preferences

Data Modification

Contact support immediately to correct any inaccuracies

6. Cookies

Strictly Essential: We use essential cookies strictly for authenticating your sessions.

No Tracking: We deeply respect privacy; NO advertising or tracking cookies are utilized.

Local Cart: Non-sensitive cart data is stored strictly locally in your browser's localStorage.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is rigorously not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect, store, or process data from minors. Any accounts suspected of belonging to minors will be swiftly removed.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect operational modifications. We will proactively notify registered users of significant changes via email or direct platform notifications.

9. Contact

Privacy Operations Team

If you hold queries relating directly to privacy controls.

privacy@smarttiffin.pk