1. Introduction & Scope
Welcome to Forsafeed ("we", "our", or "the Platform"). Forsafeed operates a mobile food ordering application, Mystery Box discount system, and table reservation service available on iOS, Android, and web.
By creating an account, downloading the app, or placing an order through Forsafeed, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any aspect of this policy, please refrain from using our services.
2. Information We Collect
To provide fast food delivery and exceptional discounts, we collect several categories of information:
- Account Identification: Your full name, verified mobile phone number, email address, and profile picture (optional).
- Delivery Addresses: Street name, building number, floor/apartment details, and delivery landmarks saved in your address book.
- Order & Preference History: Food items ordered, dietary notes, restaurant reviews, favorite cuisines, and Mystery Box purchases.
- Financial Identifiers: In-app wallet cashback balance, transaction logs, and masked payment tokens (we do NOT store complete credit card CVV codes).
- Technical & Device Data: Device model, operating system version, unique device identifier (IDFA/GAID), IP address, and network connection status.
3. How We Use Your Information
We utilize collected data solely for legitimate business purposes and service excellence:
- Order Processing & Fulfillment: Transmitting your meal requests to kitchens and dispatching nearby couriers.
- Mystery Box Algorithm: Allocating exclusive daily discount boxes based on proximity and dietary preferences.
- Wallet Cashback Calculation: Instantly calculating, crediting, and redeeming cashback rewards for each completed purchase.
- Customer Service & Live Support: Resolving order delays, handling refunds, and answering inquiries via chat or hotline.
- Security & Fraud Prevention: Detecting fraudulent promo code abuses, multiple unauthorized accounts, and payment disputes.
4. Location Services & Courier GPS Tracking
Precise location data is essential for modern food logistics. When you permit Forsafeed to access your device location:
Strict Location Purpose Limitation
We only access your precise location while the application is in foreground use, or during active order fulfillment to calculate exact arrival ETAs. We never track your whereabouts when the app is inactive.
- We show you nearby open restaurants, estimated delivery fees, and localized hot deals.
- Your delivery pin is shared with the assigned delivery captain strictly until the order is marked "Delivered".
- You can revoke location permissions at any time via your iOS or Android device settings.
5. Payment Security & In-App Wallet
All digital transactions conducted via Forsafeed adhere to the highest international security standards (PCI-DSS compliant):
PCI-DSS Level 1 Security Standard
We do not store your full 16-digit card number or CVV security codes on Forsafeed servers. All card transactions are securely delegated to licensed banking payment gateways.
- Encrypted Gateways: Card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Meeza) are processed through Central Bank of Egypt-licensed payment gateways. Sensitive card data is tokenized and never stored on Forsafeed servers.
- Mobile Wallets: Instant transactions via Vodafone Cash, Orange Money, Etisalat Cash, and InstaPay are authenticated through verified secure APIs.
- Forsafeed Wallet: Your accumulated cashback and refunded balances are protected by biometric device verification (FaceID/Fingerprint) and two-factor SMS OTPs.
6. Sharing Data with Partner Restaurants & Third Parties
We only share the minimum necessary details required to deliver your meal and operate the platform:
| Recipient Entity | Data Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Partner Restaurants | Customer first name, ordered meals, special cooking notes | Meal preparation and packaging |
| Delivery Couriers | Delivery address, masked phone number, delivery instructions | Physical meal drop-off |
| SMS & Cloud Providers | Phone number, device push tokens | One-time passwords (OTP) & real-time delivery alerts |
| Legal Authorities | Required transactional records | Only upon official judicial subpoena or legal requirement |
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
On our website and web applications, we deploy essential cookies and performance pixels to enhance navigation:
- Essential Cookies: Remember your active language preference (Arabic or English) and session authentication.
- Performance Analytics: Help us measure page load speeds and identify app crashes to continuously improve performance.
- You can configure your browser to block cookies, although certain parts of the website may function with limited features.
8. Data Retention & Information Security
We safeguard user data using modern defense-in-depth measures:
- Storage Security: Stored in top-tier cloud facilities protected by modern firewalls, strict role-based access controls, and multi-factor authentication.
- Retention Duration: We retain your transaction history for the period required by Egyptian tax and commercial regulations (typically up to 5 years).
- Disposal: When data is no longer necessary, it is permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymized.
9. Your Rights & Account Deletion
Under applicable data protection laws, you retain complete authority over your personal information:
- Right of Access: Review all personal information and past orders stored in your profile.
- Right of Rectification: Update incorrect phone numbers, addresses, or profile details directly in app settings.
- Right to Erasure (Account Deletion): Request the permanent deletion of your account and personal records either through the mobile app menu (Settings > Delete Account) or by emailing [email protected].
- Marketing Opt-out: Turn off promotional push notifications and marketing SMS messages with one click in notification settings.
Instant Account Deletion inside the Mobile App
To request deletion inside the app: Go to Profile > Settings > Security & Privacy > Delete My Account. Your personal data, delivery addresses, and saved cards will be purged immediately within 48 hours.
10. Children's Privacy
Forsafeed is not intended for unsupervised use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verified parental consent. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we promptly delete it.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect evolving app features, legal requirements, or security enhancements. When material revisions occur, we will notify you through prominent in-app banners or via SMS/email at least 14 days before changes take effect.
12. Contact Our Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If you have any questions, complaints, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, our dedicated legal and security team is at your disposal:
Email Privacy Team
Customer Hotline
19980 (24/7 Support)
Headquarters
Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt