Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 29, 2026
FoodBetween.us is a free tool that helps groups find fair-distance restaurants. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights.
1. Locations you enter
The addresses and locations you type are sent to Google's Geocoding and Distance Matrix APIs to calculate drive times. They are not stored on our servers after your session ends, except when using Squad Room, where room data (member names and locations) is stored for 24 hours and then automatically deleted.
2. Google Maps Platform
We use Google Geocoding API, Places API, and Distance Matrix API to power search results. Your query data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We pass your server-side API key to Google; your browser key is never exposed in the frontend.
3. Google AdSense & advertising cookies
We display ads served by Google AdSense. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to show personalised ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out via Google Ad Settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
4. Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID: G-PZ1KR2H4YS) to understand aggregate usage — pages visited, session duration, general geography (country/city level). Analytics cookies are only set if you explicitly accept them via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. IP addresses are anonymised before transmission to Google. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage for foodbetween.us, and you can opt out of Google Analytics across all sites via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
5. Cookies
FoodBetween.us stores your analytics consent choice in localStorage (not a cookie). If you accept analytics, Google Analytics 4 will set cookies (_ga, _ga_*) in your browser for up to 2 years. Google AdSense may also set third-party cookies. You can delete these at any time through your browser settings.
6. Data retention
- Session data: not stored after the page is closed.
- Squad Room data: auto-deleted after 24 hours.
7. Changes
We may update this policy. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.