Privacy Policy
_Last updated: 19 October 2025
Welcome to Gobble Guide (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our app, website, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using Gobble Guide, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide
When you use our Services, you may provide information such as:
- Name and contact details (e.g., email address)
- Account credentials
- Payment or billing details (if applicable)
- Feedback, support requests, or other communications
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you use Gobble Guide, we may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information
- App usage data (pages viewed, time spent, actions taken)
- Log data and crash reports
c. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Keep you signed in
- Remember preferences
- Analyze app and website performance
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser or device settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Personalize your user experience
- Respond to support requests
- Communicate updates, security alerts, and policy changes
- Analyze usage and improve features
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations
We will only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, such as your consent, our legitimate interests, or compliance with applicable laws.
3. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your data with:
- Service providers that help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, or payment processors)
- Legal authorities, when required by law
- Business partners, in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (we’ll notify you if this happens)
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only as directed by us.
Third-Party Services and SDKs
We may use trusted third-party services (SDKs) to help us operate and improve Gobble Guide.
These services may collect certain data as part of their functionality.
Section 11 provides a list of the primary SDKs we use and their purposes.
Each third-party SDK is integrated in accordance with their respective privacy policies and complies with applicable data protection laws.
4. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our Services
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.
5. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- Encryption (where appropriate)
- Secure data storage
- Access controls and authentication
While we strive to protect your data, no system is 100% secure. You use Gobble Guide at your own risk.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account or data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to or restrict certain processing
To exercise your rights, contact us at dev@gobbleguideapp.com.
We will respond to all requests within the time period required by law.
7. Children’s Privacy
Gobble Guide is not intended for children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will delete it.
8. International Data Transfers
If you access Gobble Guide from outside South Africa, your information may be transferred and processed in other countries.
We ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place for such transfers.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top.
Significant changes will be communicated via in-app notice, email, or website banner.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Gobble Guide
Email: dev@gobbleguideapp.com
11. Third-Party SDKs and Services
Gobble Guide is built using the Expo and React Native frameworks, which include various open-source libraries and third-party SDKs.
Most of these components run locally on your device and do not collect or transmit personal information.
However, some services we integrate with may process limited user data as described below.
| SDK / Service | Purpose | Data Collected / Processed | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expo SDK (Expo Platform APIs) | Core app framework providing access to device features such as image picker, camera, splash screen, and app updates. | May access device hardware (camera, storage) only when you grant permission. No personal data is sent to Expo’s servers. | Expo Privacy Policy |
| React Native | Core native UI runtime for Android and iOS apps. | No personal data collection; provides app interface and system integration. | Meta (React Native) Privacy Policy |
| React Navigation | Provides in-app navigation and routing. | No user data collected. | React Navigation Docs |
| React Native Reanimated / Gesture Handler / Vector Icons / WebView / Linear Gradient / Blur / System UI / Fonts / Linking / Image / Symbols / Constants / Splash Screen / Status Bar / Updates / Web Browser (Expo modules) | Provide app animations, gestures, icons, and system integrations. | No external data collection; only operate locally within the app. | Expo Privacy Policy |
| Async Storage (@react-native-async-storage/async-storage) | Local on-device storage for app preferences and cached data. | Stores data securely on the user’s device; not transmitted externally. | Async Storage Repository |
| Firebase SDK (firebase) | Used for app analytics, crash reporting, and authentication (if applicable). | May collect app usage events, device information, crash logs, or authentication data, depending on enabled Firebase features. | Firebase Privacy Policy |
| Firebase Admin SDK (server only) | Used on our servers for secure administration tasks such as managing users or processing server-side events. | Processes user data only on our servers; not included in the client app. | Firebase Privacy Policy |
| RevenueCat SDK (react-native-purchases) | Manages in-app purchases and subscriptions through the App Store / Play Store. | Processes purchase history, subscription status, and related identifiers. | RevenueCat Privacy Policy |
| @shopify/flash-list | High-performance list rendering; improves UI performance. | No data collection. | Shopify Privacy Policy |
| csv-parser / AJV / schema-utils / ajv-keywords | Used for internal data parsing and validation. | Operate locally; do not transmit data externally. | AJV GitHub |
| Dev Tooling (EAS CLI, TypeScript, Babel, ESLint) | Used only during development and build processes. | No runtime data collection from users. | Expo EAS Privacy |
Thank you for trusting Gobble Guide.
We’re committed to protecting your privacy and keeping your experience safe and transparent.