Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how FoodTrucksMove.com ("FoodTrucksMove," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you use the FoodTrucksMove.com website and related services (the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you give us directly, including:

  • Account information. When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and profile details. Account sign-in and authentication are handled by a third-party provider (Clerk), which processes your login credentials on our behalf.
  • Truck and listing information. If you are a food truck operator, we collect the information you submit about your truck, such as its name, location, hours, menu, images, and contact links.
  • Communications. If you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, or send messages through the Service, we collect the information you include in those communications, such as your email address and message content.
  • Payment information. If you purchase advertising or featured placements, payment is processed by a third-party payment processor (Stripe). We do not store your full card details on our servers.

2. Information We Collect Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Location information. If you choose to use "find trucks near me" or similar features, your browser may ask permission to share your device's location. We use this only to show you nearby trucks. You can decline or revoke this permission at any time through your browser or device settings.
  • Usage and device information. We collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the Service. Google Analytics may set cookies and collect information about your activity. You can learn more from Google's privacy resources and opt out using Google's tools.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. We and our providers use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and measure usage. See our Cookie Policy for more detail.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Service;
  • Show you food trucks and locations, including those near you;
  • Create and manage accounts and truck listings;
  • Process advertising purchases and related transactions;
  • Send you transactional messages, newsletters (if you sign up), and responses to your inquiries;
  • Understand and improve how the Service is used;
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues;
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following circumstances:

  • Public listing content. Information submitted as part of a truck listing (such as truck name, location, hours, and images) is displayed publicly on the Service. Please do not include personal information in a listing that you do not want shown publicly.
  • Service providers. We share information with third parties that help us operate the Service, such as authentication (Clerk), payment processing (Stripe), email delivery, analytics (Google Analytics), hosting, and database providers. These providers may only use the information to perform services for us.
  • Legal and safety. We may disclose information if required by law, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others, or to investigate fraud or abuse.
  • Business transfers. If the Service is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Email and Newsletters

If you sign up for our newsletter or other updates, we will use your email address to send you those messages. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us. We may still send you essential transactional messages related to your account or transactions.

6. Your Choices

  • Account information. You can review and update your account information by signing in to your profile.
  • Location. You can decline or revoke location permission through your browser or device.
  • Cookies. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not work properly without them.
  • Marketing emails. You can opt out of newsletters and marketing emails at any time.
  • Account deletion. You can request deletion of your account by using the account controls in your profile or by contacting us.

7. Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may link to third-party websites, social media pages, mapping services, and payment processors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete it, or to object to certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond as required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes may be communicated through the Service. Your continued use of the Service after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you can reach us through the contact page at FoodTrucksMove.com/contact.