Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Lingtrio LLC, a Florida limited liability company located at 7901 4th St N, Ste 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, United States ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") operates the website burgerman.org("Site") and the Burgerman: Burgers & Recipes mobile application ("App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our Site or App. By using our Site or App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use our Site/App, we may collect: your name and email address (via email sign-up, Apple Sign-In, or Google Sign-In); profile information you choose to provide; votes and ratings you submit; bookmarks of burgers you save; and payment transaction data processed through Apple's In-App Purchase system. We do not directly collect or store your credit card or billing information — all payment processing is handled by Apple Inc.

b) Information Collected Automatically

We may automatically collect certain information when you use the Site or App, including: device identifiers (anonymous device keys for voting purposes); usage data such as features accessed and ratings submitted; app crash logs and performance data; general location information (country/region) derived from your IP address for regional content compliance; browser type, operating system, and device type; and pages visited and referring URLs (via Google Analytics).

c) Information from Third Parties

If you sign in via Apple Sign-In or Google Sign-In, we receive basic profile information (name, email) as permitted by your authentication provider. We use Supabase as our backend database provider to store user data securely. We use RevenueCat to manage and validate in-app purchases on mobile.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our services. We use:

• Essential cookies: required for authentication (Supabase session cookies) and core functionality. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) to understand how visitors use our Site. This helps us improve content and performance.
• Advertising cookies: Google AdSense may place cookies to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

You can control cookies through our consent banner on first visit, or by using your browser settings. Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising. You can also visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and App and their features
• Process and validate your in-app purchases
• Personalize your experience (saved burgers, cooking history, ratings)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send you service-related notifications
• Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our content (Google Analytics)
• Comply with legal obligations under applicable U.S. law
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We share data with Supabase (database), RevenueCat (purchase management on mobile), Apple Inc. (authentication and payments on mobile), Google LLC (Google Analytics and AdSense), and Vercel Inc. (web hosting) solely to operate our services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, including under the laws of the United States.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Lingtrio LLC, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Advertising

We participate in the Google AdSense program. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.

7. In-App Purchases

The App offers one-time in-app purchases ("Secret Burger" unlocks) processed exclusively through Apple's App Store payment system. We do not collect or store your payment card details. All billing inquiries and refund requests must be directed to Apple Inc. via your App Store account. Purchases are non-refundable except as required by applicable law or Apple's refund policy. Once a purchase is made, the content is permanently unlocked to your account.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data either through the in-app "Delete Account" feature or by contacting us at privacy@burgerman.org. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site and App are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at privacy@burgerman.org.

10. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure backend infrastructure through Supabase, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your state or jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including: the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information; the right to opt out of certain data processing; and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@burgerman.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion. EU/UK residents have additional rights under GDPR.

12. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site and App may contain links to YouTube videos, Apple App Store, or other third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our Site or App.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of the Site or App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: