Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Banana Perks ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this 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 Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Register for an account (email address, name)
- Create a user profile (display name, preferences, interests)
- Create a merchant profile (business name, address, contact information)
- Submit intents or requests through the Service
- Contact our support team
2.2 Location Information
With your explicit consent, we collect precise location data to:
- Match you with nearby merchants
- Verify visits to merchant locations
- Provide location-based recommendations
You can disable location services at any time through your device settings, though this may limit certain features of the Service.
2.3 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use the Service, including:
- Device information (device type, operating system, unique device identifiers)
- Log data (access times, pages viewed, app features used)
- Performance data (crashes, errors, diagnostic information)
2.4 Push Notifications
If you opt in, we may send push notifications about matches, visit confirmations, and other Service updates. You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Intent Matching: To match your intents with relevant local merchants
- Visit Verification: To verify physical visits to merchant locations
- Communication: To send service-related notifications and updates
- Analytics: To understand usage patterns and improve our Service
- Safety: To detect, prevent, and address fraud or security issues
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
4. How We Share Your Information
4.1 With Merchants
When you express intent to visit a merchant, we share limited information (your intent text, not your identity) to enable matching. Your personal contact information is never shared with merchants without your explicit consent.
4.2 With Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Cloud hosting (Supabase, Vercel)
- Payment processing (Stripe)
- Analytics services
- Push notification services (Expo)
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Banana Perks, our users, or others.
4.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
- Encryption of sensitive data at rest
- Row-level security (RLS) in our database
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When you delete your account:
- Your personal profile data is deleted within 30 days
- Anonymized usage data may be retained for analytics purposes
- Transaction records may be retained as required by law
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
7.1 Access and Portability
You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
7.2 Correction
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
7.3 Deletion
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. See our Account Deletion page for instructions.
7.4 Opt-Out
You may opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages.
8. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@Banana Perks.app.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, or country. By using the Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other jurisdictions where we operate.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@Banana Perks.app.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: