Legal
Last updated: April 4, 2026
LuckyFork LLC ("LuckyFork," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit luckyfork.app, use the LuckyFork app, or sign up for early access.
By using our website or app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We collect information in two ways: directly from you when you provide it, and automatically as you use our service.
1a. Information you provide directly
| Account information | Your first name, last name, username, and email address when you create a LuckyFork account. |
| Waitlist registration | Your email address if you sign up for early access before creating an account. |
1b. Information collected automatically through app use
| Location data | If you enable location services, we collect your GPS location to recommend nearby venues. You may also enter locations manually via Travel Mode. Location access is optional and can be disabled at any time in device settings. |
| Activity & behavioral data | Venues you rate, save, or dismiss; recommendations you accept or swap; nights you plan and complete; and choices you make within the app over time. |
| Usage statistics | Aggregate counts such as Lucky Pick uses, restaurants explored, and venue types in your history. Powers your annual LuckyFork Recap. |
| Inferred taste profile | Built from your in-app behavior to improve recommendations. Used solely to power the LuckyFork experience. |
| Device & app data | Device type, OS version, app version, and general usage patterns. Used to maintain and improve the app. |
1c. Website visitors (non-app)
| Web analytics | Pages visited, browser type, and general location (country/region). Aggregated and anonymous — not used to identify individuals. |
We do not collect payment card information directly. If payment features are introduced in the future, they will be processed through a third-party provider such as Stripe, and no raw card data will be stored by LuckyFork.
We use the information we collect to:
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
LuckyFork includes optional social features that let you connect with friends inside the app.
| Friend connections | When you add someone as a friend and they accept, you become mutually connected. Both parties must agree to the connection — one-sided adds result only in a pending request until accepted. |
| Shared favorites | Once a friend connection is established, your saved restaurants and bars are visible to that friend inside the app. |
| Recent picks | When you use Lucky Pick or tap "Let's Go!" on a saved spot, a brief activity record (venue name, category, and date) is stored and made visible to your confirmed friends. This is limited to your 10 most recent picks. You can remove a friend at any time to stop sharing. |
| Removing friends | You can remove a friend at any time from within the app. Upon removal, your activity is no longer accessible to that user. |
Friend connections and activity data are stored securely in Firebase Firestore. We do not sell or share this data with third parties.
Your data is stored securely on our servers and through trusted third-party infrastructure providers. Waitlist submissions are stored via Netlify Forms. App account data is retained for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services.
You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at legal@luckyfork.app. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous — we use it to improve the site experience, not to identify individual users.
You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function as intended.
LuckyFork uses the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google Firebase | Primary backend. Account data, pick history, usage stats, and social features stored in Firestore. Authentication manages secure sign-in. See Firebase Privacy Policy. |
| Yelp Fusion API | Retrieves restaurant and bar listings, ratings, photos, and reviews. No personal data shared beyond the search query. |
| Netlify | Website hosting and waitlist form storage. |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery. No personal data stored. |
| Sign in with Apple / Google | Optional authentication. We receive only name and email — never your Apple or Google password. |
| Payment processors (future) | If added, payments will be processed by a provider such as Stripe. LuckyFork will not store raw card data. |
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Right to know | Request a full disclosure of the personal information we've collected about you, the sources, and how it's used. |
| Right to delete | Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions. |
| Right to opt out | We do not sell personal information. You don't need to opt out, but you may contact us to confirm at any time. |
| Right to non-discrimination | We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. |
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at legal@luckyfork.app. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to:
| Access | Request the personal data we hold about you. |
| Correct | Ask us to correct inaccurate information. |
| Delete | Request deletion of your data. |
| Opt out | Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time. |
| Location control | Disable location access via your device settings at any time. |
Contact us at support@luckyfork.app to exercise any of these rights.
LuckyFork is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, particularly as the app develops and new features are introduced. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through the app.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
LuckyFork LLC
California, United States
hello@luckyfork.app