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Forki Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 08/05/2025
At Forki, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our mobile app, website, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By using Forki, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to deliver and improve your Forki experience:
User-Provided Input:
Mood selections, dietary preferences, engagement feedback, and optional account information (e.g., email, age, gender, subscription status).
Usage Data:
Interactions within the app, timestamps, usage patterns, feature engagement, and error logs.
Device & Technical Information:
Device type, operating system version, language settings, and diagnostic logs.
Location Data:
We do not store or track IP addresses.
If you opt in, we may access your device’s approximate or precise location (via GPS, Wi-Fi, or local signals) to personalize restaurant suggestions. Location access is optional and can be managed in your device settings.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, local storage, and analytics tools to remember preferences, monitor usage patterns, personalize your experience, and enhance app performance.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
Provide mood-based food and restaurant recommendations
Customize and improve features and user experience
Analyze trends and behaviors to optimize our product
Communicate relevant updates, promotions, or surveys
Support internal operations, performance monitoring, and user support
Some data may be processed using third-party AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Foursquare) under their own privacy and usage policies.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (Where Required by Law)
Where required by applicable data protection laws, we process your personal information under legal bases including:
Your consent (e.g., for location access)
Performance of a contract (e.g., providing app services)
Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the app experience)
Legal obligations (e.g., compliance with applicable laws)
4. Aggregated and Anonymized Use
We may generate anonymized, aggregated insights (e.g., “60% of stressed users crave salty foods”) that:
Do not personally identify you
May be shared with trusted partners, wellness researchers, or industry analysts
Help improve food and emotional wellness experiences and product design
5. Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share limited data with trusted third parties, including:
AI services and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Foursquare) to generate content and recommendations
Cloud storage and analytics providers (e.g., Firebase, Mixpanel)
Aggregated insight partners, who never receive identifiable user data
Third-Party Services Disclaimer:
Forki uses APIs and services from external providers to enhance functionality. This includes the Yelp Fusion API, which provides restaurant listings and reviews. Yelp may collect or process limited data in accordance with its own privacy policy. Forki does not share personal user data with Yelp unless you interact directly with Yelp content (for example, by opening a Yelp link from within the app).
Learn more at Yelp’s Privacy Policy.
These services may collect limited data necessary to operate and are governed by their own privacy policies. Forki is not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or performance of third-party services.
6. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are in place to protect your information.
7. California Residents – Your Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:
Know what personal data we collect and how we use it
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sharing of certain personal data
Receive equal service even if you exercise your rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@forki.ai
8. Use of Data for AI Model Training
To improve Forki’s recommendations and features, we may use your app interactions (e.g., mood selections and preferences) in anonymized and aggregated form to help enhance our machine learning models.
We do not use any personally identifiable information for AI model training.
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your data:
Delete mood logs or your full account via the app or visit https://www.forki.ai/account-delete
Request access to or deletion of your data by visiting: https://www.forki.ai/account-delete
Manage location permissions and cookie preferences in your device or browser settings
Manage or cancel your subscription via your app store account
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to deliver the Service, optimize performance, fulfill legal obligations, or support operational needs. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
11. Data Security
We use industry-standard encryption, firewalls, and access controls to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and you acknowledge use of the Service is at your own risk.
12. Children’s Privacy
Forki is intended for users aged 13 and older.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a user under 13, we will delete it promptly.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If material changes are made, we will notify you within the app or via email.
Your continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
📧 support@forki.ai
Thank you for trusting Forki to help you feel and eat better.
Cookies Policy for Forki
Last Updated:8/1/2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Forki (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our app.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you access a website or app. They help us remember your preferences, understand user behavior, and improve your experience.
We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, SDKs, or local storage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use:
Type Purpose Essential Cookies - These are necessary to operate our website or app. They allow you to log in, access secure features, and use core functionality.
Performance & Analytics Cookies - We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how users interact with Forki so we can improve our product. These cookies collect usage data without directly identifying you.
Functional Cookies - These remember your preferences (like saved moods or dietary preferences) to personalize your experience.
Marketing & Tracking CookiesIf - enabled, these help us show relevant promotions, understand user interest, and measure marketing performance.
3. Third-Party Tools
We may use third-party services (such as OpenAI, Google Analytics, Foursquare, and others) that place cookies or use similar technologies on your device. These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser or device settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of Forki.
For more information about cookies and your choices, you can visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
www.youronlinechoices.com
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Significant changes will be communicated via our app or website.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please email us at support@forki.ai