Introduction
SharedTable Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email address, email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
- Demographic information (age, gender, dietary preferences)
- Profile information for dinner matching
- Communications and correspondence with us
Automatically Collected Information
When you use our services, we automatically collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Location data (IP-based location)
- Cookies and tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our dinner event services
- Match you with compatible dinner participants
- Process transactions and send related information
- Send administrative information, updates, and security alerts
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
- Send marketing and promotional communications (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
How We Share and Process Your Information
We may share or process your information with:
- Stripe: We use Stripe to process all credit card payments. Your payment information is handled securely by Stripe and is not stored on our servers. See the Stripe Privacy Policy.
- Resend: We use Resend to manage and deliver emails, such as notifications and account-related communications. See the Resend Privacy Policy.
- Verifilia: We use Verifilia to verify the validity of email addresses provided during signup and account management. This helps us prevent fake or mistyped emails and improve account security. Email addresses are securely transmitted to Verifilia for verification purposes only. See the Verifilia Privacy Policy.
- Gemini: We use Gemini to generate embeddings from non-personally identifiable user data to improve our dinner matching process. Personally identifiable information (PII) is not shared with Gemini. This helps us provide better matches for your dining experience. See the Gemini (Google) Privacy Policy.
- GetStream: We use GetStream to provide chat functionality. Messages and chat data are processed and stored by GetStream to enable real-time communication between users. See the GetStream Privacy Policy.
- Other Participants: Limited profile information with matched dinner participants.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, such as:
- Complying with legal processes or government requests
- Enforcing our terms and conditions
- Protecting the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or others
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our services
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication
- Secure data storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@sharedtable.com.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for Stanford University students and are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
Third-Party Links
Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights including:
- 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 your rights
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including those listed in the "Your Privacy Rights" section above.
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
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@sharedtable.ai
- General Inquiries: info@sharedtable.ai