Privacy Policy

At Magic Table, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we use the personal information we collect about you when you use our app and participate in our events. It is designed to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) in India and other applicable laws.

Data Collection

We collect information about you when you:

• Sign up for our app and answer the personality questionnaire, which includes details about your interests and preferences for AI-driven matchmaking.
• Book a seat for a dinner or subscribe to our membership, requiring personal details like name, age, gender, contact number, and email address.
• Provide feedback or contact us, which may include additional voluntary information.
• Use our app's features, such as checking in at a restaurant, which may involve location data.

The types of information we collect include:

• Personal details: Name, age, gender, contact number, email address.
• Profile information: Interests, preferences, dietary restrictions (which may include health-related data).
• Payment information: To process bookings and subscriptions, handled by secure third-party payment gateways.
• Location data: To match you with others in your locality for dinner events.
• Device information: For app performance, security, and analytics, such as device type and IP address.

This collection is necessary for providing our services, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience, and complying with legal obligations.

Data Usage

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To manage your account and facilitate your participation in our Saturday dinner events, including sending confirmations and reminders.
• To match you with other users based on your interests and preferences using our AI-driven algorithm.
• To send you emails about your dinner group details, event updates, and, with your consent, about other products/services.
• To respect your dietary restrictions and communicate these to restaurant partners.
• To improve our app and services through analytics and user feedback.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We ensure that data usage is limited to these purposes and is not used for incompatible activities, as required by the DPDP Act, 2023.

Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Restaurant partners: To facilitate dinner events, including dietary restrictions and group size.
• Payment gateways: Such as Razorpay, with data handled per their privacy policies.
• Service providers: For maintenance, customer support, and analytics under strict confidentiality.
• Law enforcement: If required by law through valid legal processes.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. All sharing is governed by written contracts ensuring data protection, and we do not permit third parties to process your data for their own purposes.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data during transmission and storage.
• Secure storage with access restricted to authorized personnel.
• Regular security assessments and updates.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In case of a data breach, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by law.

User Rights

Under the DPDP Act, 2023, and other applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of personal information and its processing.
• Right to Update or Correct: Update inaccurate/incomplete data via app profile.
• Right to Deletion: Request deletion of account and data, subject to legal constraints.
• Right to Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from promotional emails anytime.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent, which may affect app features.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@magictable.in. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically 30 days, as per legal requirements.

Cookies and Tracking

Our app may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Analyze app usage to improve experience.
• Enable in-app analytics and performance tracking.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy, which will be available on our website.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than India for the purposes outlined in this policy, such as cloud storage providers based in the USA or UK. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with the DPDP Act, 2023, including:

• Data may be transferred to countries like the USA or UK for storage or processing.
• We ensure compliance through standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

We will inform you if your data is transferred internationally and the safeguards in place, upon request.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. For example:

• Account and booking data: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance.
• Profile data: Retained while your account is active, or until deleted.
• After retention periods, data is deleted or anonymized.

Automated Decision-Making

We use an AI-driven algorithm to match you with other users for dinner groups. This is based on your responses to our questionnaire and other profile information, such as interests and location. This automated decision-making helps ensure compatible and engaging dinner experiences. You have the right to opt-out of this matching process or request manual matching if available, by contacting us at hello@magictable.in. We will review such requests on a case-by-case basis, considering operational feasibility.

Special Categories of Data

We may collect information about your dietary restrictions, which could include health-related information (e.g., allergies, vegetarian/vegan preferences). We handle this data with extra care, as it may fall under special categories under the DPDP Act, 2023, and only use it to ensure that the restaurant can accommodate your needs. We do not share this data with third parties except with restaurant partners for the purpose of event facilitation, under strict confidentiality agreements.

Updates to the Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. Any changes will be posted on our website at www.magictable.in/privacypolicy, and we will notify you of significant changes via email or in-app notifications. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

• Email: hello@magictable.in
• Address: Magic Table, Spuratv Technologies PVT LTD, 43 South Raj Mohalla, Indore, MP 452002

You can also reach out to our Data Protection Officer at dpo@magictable.in for privacy-related inquiries.

Summary Table

This policy ensures Magic Table operates transparently, protecting user data while fostering trust for your app launch in Bangalore and beyond.