Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Thela Khojo ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you use our website (thelakhojo.in) and our services to discover, add, and review street food spots in Jaipur.

2. Information We Collect

When you create an account, contribute spots, or browse the directory, we collect:

• Account Information: Your name, email address, password, and registered neighborhood coordinates.
• Contributions: Food stall listings, specialties, images, reviews, ratings, and confirmations you post to the platform.
• Usage Data: Your device's IP address, browser type, location coordinates (if GPS is shared for finding "Near Me" stalls), and browsing timestamps.

3. How We Protect & Use Your Data

Your data is stored securely and processed in accordance with industry best practices. We use it to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain the street food directory.
• Authenticate your account and process email verifications/OTP validations.
• Track Explorer points and display ranks on the community leaderboard.
• Determine nearby street food options based on your voluntary GPS coordinates.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We share data only with trusted service providers to run the site (such as hosting, email delivery systems like Brevo/Resend, and database servers), or when legally required to protect user safety and security.

✉ Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or need to request deletion of your account, you can contact our privacy officer directly at:

📧 Email: support@thelakhojo.in