FoodSafe Score API ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website foodsafescoreapi.com and provides a restaurant health inspection data API service. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information - email address, name, and company name when you sign up for our waitlist or create an account
- Payment information - billing details processed through our third-party payment provider (we do not store credit card numbers)
- Communications - any messages, feedback, or support requests you send to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data - API call logs, endpoints accessed, request timestamps, and response codes
- Device information - browser type, operating system, IP address, and device identifiers
- Analytics data - pages visited, time on site, referral sources, and click patterns
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our API services
- Process your waitlist registration and account setup
- Send you service-related communications and updates
- Monitor API usage and enforce rate limits
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our product and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Sources
The restaurant health inspection data provided through our API is sourced from publicly available government records published by city, county, and state health departments across the United States. This data is in the public domain and is collected, normalized, and scored by our systems.
We do not collect private or non-public health inspection data. All restaurant data accessible through our API originates from official government sources that make their inspection records publicly available.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers - third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, payment processing, and email delivery, bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal requirements - when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- Business transfers - in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users
- With your consent - when you explicitly authorize us to share your information
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies - required for site functionality, authentication, and security
- Analytics cookies - help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Preference cookies - remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our service.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
- Secure API key management and authentication
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access - request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction - request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion - request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
- Portability - request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Opt-out - unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Restriction - request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact form.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out through our waitlist and contact form. We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.