Privacy Policy

Tàtàșé App Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Tàtàșé App ("we", "us", "our") operates tataseapp.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By using Tàtàșé, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

This policy is governed by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the Platform, we collect:

  • Email address — used for account creation, login, and communications

  • Password — stored securely in encrypted form; we never see your plain-text password

  • Full name — displayed on your profile if provided

  • Username — your public identity on the Platform

  • Bio — a short description you write about yourself

  • City and country — used to personalise your experience and display on your profile

  • Gender — optional, used for community insights

  • Food identity — your culinary role (Chef, Culinary Student, Food Enthusiast)

  • Profile photo — displayed on your public profile

  • Recipes — title, description, ingredients, steps, category, and images you post

  • Discussions — posts, comments, and labels you create

  • Interactions — likes, saves, and comments you make on content

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

  • Usage data — pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform

  • Device information — browser type, operating system, screen size

  • IP address — used to understand general location and for security purposes

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies — used to maintain your session and improve your experience

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google, we receive basic profile information from Google including your name and email address, subject to Google's privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account — authentication, login, profile display

  • Provide platform features — posting recipes, discussions, comments, likes, and saves

  • Run the gamification system — calculating your points and badge tier based on your activity

  • Personalise your experience — showing relevant content and recommendations

  • Send transactional emails — account confirmation, password reset, and magic link emails

  • Display advertising — we show advertisements on the Platform; your data may be used to show relevant ads (see Section 6)

  • Analyse and improve the Platform — using aggregated, anonymised data to understand how the Platform is used

  • Ensure safety and security — detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal obligations — responding to lawful requests from Nigerian authorities

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Profile Information

If you enable your Public Profile, the following information is visible to anyone on the Platform:

  • Username and full name

  • Profile photo

  • Bio, city, country, and food identity

  • Badge and points

  • Your posted recipes and discussions

You control this through the Public Profile toggle in your account settings.

4.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform:

  • Supabase handles our database, authentication, and file storage. Privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy

  • Google Analytics tracks usage and helps us understand how the Platform is used. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

  • Google (OAuth) powers our Sign in with Google feature. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

4.3 Advertising Partners

We display advertisements on Tàtàșé. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads. These partners operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser or device settings.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or at the request of a government authority in Nigeria.

4.5 Business Transfer

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Tàtàșé App, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request to delete your account:

  • Your profile information will be deleted within 30 days

  • Content you have posted (recipes, discussions, comments) may remain on the Platform in anonymised form unless you specifically request its deletion

  • Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@tataseapp.com.

6. Advertising and Cookies

6.1 Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies — required for the Platform to function (session management, login)

  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how users interact with the Platform (Google Analytics)

  • Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Platform.

6.3 Advertising

Tàtàșé displays advertisements to support the Platform. We do not share your personally identifiable information directly with advertisers. Advertising partners may collect anonymised data about your browsing behaviour through cookies to serve relevant advertisements.

7. Children's Privacy

Tàtàșé is available to users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete their information and terminate their account promptly.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@tataseapp.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:

  • Encrypted password storage

  • Secure HTTPS connections

  • Row-level security on our database (Supabase RLS)

  • Restricted access to personal data within our team

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under Nigerian Law

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion — request that we delete your personal data

  • Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data

  • Objection — object to the processing of your data for certain purposes including direct marketing

  • Portability — request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tataseapp.com. We will respond within 3-5 business days.

10. International Data Transfers

Our service provider Supabase may store and process your data outside of Nigeria. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the NDPR.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by email. Your continued use of Tàtàșé after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Tàtàșé App Email: support@tataseapp.com Website: tataseapp.com

For data protection complaints that we are unable to resolve, you may contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at ndpc.gov.ng.

This Privacy Policy was last updated in June 2026.

Privacy Policy

Tàtàșé App Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

Tàtàșé App ("we", "us", "our") operates tataseapp.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.

By using Tàtàșé, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

This policy is governed by the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019 and the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you create an account or use the Platform, we collect:

  • Email address — used for account creation, login, and communications

  • Password — stored securely in encrypted form; we never see your plain-text password

  • Full name — displayed on your profile if provided

  • Username — your public identity on the Platform

  • Bio — a short description you write about yourself

  • City and country — used to personalise your experience and display on your profile

  • Gender — optional, used for community insights

  • Food identity — your culinary role (Chef, Culinary Student, Food Enthusiast)

  • Profile photo — displayed on your public profile

  • Recipes — title, description, ingredients, steps, category, and images you post

  • Discussions — posts, comments, and labels you create

  • Interactions — likes, saves, and comments you make on content

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Platform, we automatically collect:

  • Usage data — pages visited, features used, time spent on the Platform

  • Device information — browser type, operating system, screen size

  • IP address — used to understand general location and for security purposes

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies — used to maintain your session and improve your experience

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in using Google, we receive basic profile information from Google including your name and email address, subject to Google's privacy policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your account — authentication, login, profile display

  • Provide platform features — posting recipes, discussions, comments, likes, and saves

  • Run the gamification system — calculating your points and badge tier based on your activity

  • Personalise your experience — showing relevant content and recommendations

  • Send transactional emails — account confirmation, password reset, and magic link emails

  • Display advertising — we show advertisements on the Platform; your data may be used to show relevant ads (see Section 6)

  • Analyse and improve the Platform — using aggregated, anonymised data to understand how the Platform is used

  • Ensure safety and security — detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service

  • Comply with legal obligations — responding to lawful requests from Nigerian authorities

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Public Profile Information

If you enable your Public Profile, the following information is visible to anyone on the Platform:

  • Username and full name

  • Profile photo

  • Bio, city, country, and food identity

  • Badge and points

  • Your posted recipes and discussions

You control this through the Public Profile toggle in your account settings.

4.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Platform:

  • Supabase handles our database, authentication, and file storage. Privacy policy: supabase.com/privacy

  • Google Analytics tracks usage and helps us understand how the Platform is used. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

  • Google (OAuth) powers our Sign in with Google feature. Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may not use it for their own purposes.

4.3 Advertising Partners

We display advertisements on Tàtàșé. Our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show you relevant ads. These partners operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalised advertising through your browser or device settings.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or at the request of a government authority in Nigeria.

4.5 Business Transfer

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Tàtàșé App, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active. If you request to delete your account:

  • Your profile information will be deleted within 30 days

  • Content you have posted (recipes, discussions, comments) may remain on the Platform in anonymised form unless you specifically request its deletion

  • Backup copies may be retained for up to 90 days for security purposes

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at support@tataseapp.com.

6. Advertising and Cookies

6.1 Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies — required for the Platform to function (session management, login)

  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how users interact with the Platform (Google Analytics)

  • Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners to show relevant ads

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the Platform.

6.3 Advertising

Tàtàșé displays advertisements to support the Platform. We do not share your personally identifiable information directly with advertisers. Advertising partners may collect anonymised data about your browsing behaviour through cookies to serve relevant advertisements.

7. Children's Privacy

Tàtàșé is available to users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has created an account, we will delete their information and terminate their account promptly.

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@tataseapp.com.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. These include:

  • Encrypted password storage

  • Secure HTTPS connections

  • Row-level security on our database (Supabase RLS)

  • Restricted access to personal data within our team

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights Under Nigerian Law

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023, you have the right to:

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Deletion — request that we delete your personal data

  • Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data

  • Objection — object to the processing of your data for certain purposes including direct marketing

  • Portability — request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@tataseapp.com. We will respond within 3-5 business days.

10. International Data Transfers

Our service provider Supabase may store and process your data outside of Nigeria. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the NDPR.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on the Platform or by email. Your continued use of Tàtàșé after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Tàtàșé App Email: support@tataseapp.com Website: tataseapp.com

For data protection complaints that we are unable to resolve, you may contact the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) at ndpc.gov.ng.

This Privacy Policy was last updated in June 2026.

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