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T.I.F. – Taste Investigation Force™ · Effective Date: 05/26/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how TAF DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING LLC ("TIF," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information obtained through the T.I.F. – Taste Investigation Force™ platform, website, services, applications, and related systems (collectively, the "Platform").
By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Company Information
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
A. Account Information
- ●name,
- ●username,
- ●email address,
- ●phone number,
- ●mailing address,
- ●profile information,
- ●login credentials.
B. User Content
- ●reviews,
- ●ratings,
- ●comments,
- ●photographs,
- ●recommendations,
- ●interactions within the Platform.
Video uploads are not authorized unless specifically approved by TIF.
C. Transaction Information
When users purchase products or services through the Platform or Shopify integrations, we may collect:
- ●billing information,
- ●shipping information,
- ●order history,
- ●purchase activity,
- ●digital identifier ownership records.
Payment processing may be handled by third-party providers. TIF does not store full payment card information.
D. Technical Information
We may automatically collect:
- ●IP addresses,
- ●browser type,
- ●operating system,
- ●device identifiers,
- ●cookies,
- ●usage analytics,
- ●location-related data,
- ●referral URLs,
- ●session information.
3. How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- ●operate and improve the Platform,
- ●manage user accounts,
- ●process transactions,
- ●deliver products and services,
- ●communicate with users,
- ●provide support,
- ●detect fraud or abuse,
- ●enforce Platform rules,
- ●personalize experiences,
- ●analyze user behavior and trends,
- ●improve marketing performance,
- ●develop future features and services.
4. Communications
By using the Platform, users consent to receiving communications from TIF, including:
- ●email communications,
- ●SMS messages,
- ●push notifications,
- ●platform alerts,
- ●newsletters,
- ●promotional campaigns,
- ●postal mail communications.
All promotional communications are distributed exclusively through TIF-controlled systems.
Users may opt out of certain marketing communications where required by law.
5. User Data & Analytics
TIF does not sell personally identifiable user information to third parties.
However, TIF may use:
- ●aggregated data,
- ●anonymized analytics,
- ●behavioral trends,
- ●demographic insights,
- ●engagement statistics,
for:
- ●business intelligence,
- ●partnerships,
- ●internal analytics,
- ●platform optimization,
- ●marketing analysis,
- ●restaurant and merchant insights.
No personally identifiable information is disclosed in such analytics.
6. Restaurant & Business Analytics
TIF may provide participating restaurants or businesses with anonymized analytical information, including:
- ●customer trends,
- ●engagement statistics,
- ●popularity indicators,
- ●audience demographics,
- ●traffic analytics,
- ●review performance data.
Such information will not include personally identifiable user information unless explicitly authorized by the user.
Participation in TIF programs does not guarantee certification, rankings, endorsements, or business results.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
The Platform may use:
- ●cookies,
- ●pixels,
- ●analytics tools,
- ●tracking technologies,
- ●advertising technologies,
- ●performance monitoring tools.
These technologies help:
- ●improve functionality,
- ●understand user behavior,
- ●personalize content,
- ●measure advertising effectiveness,
- ●optimize the Platform.
Users may adjust browser settings to limit certain tracking technologies.
8. User Content License
By posting content on the Platform, users grant TIF a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable license to:
- ●use,
- ●reproduce,
- ●display,
- ●distribute,
- ●publish,
- ●promote,
- ●modify,
- ●adapt,
- ●and market such content
in connection with:
- ●the Platform,
- ●advertising,
- ●social media,
- ●promotional materials,
- ●merchandising,
- ●public relations,
- ●and future commercial activities.
9. Account Management & Deletion
Users may request account deletion by contacting TIF directly.
TIF reserves the right to retain records, preserve data, maintain backups, retain transactional history, or preserve information where reasonably necessary for:
- ●legal compliance,
- ●fraud prevention,
- ●dispute resolution,
- ●enforcement purposes,
- ●operational continuity.
10. Account Suspension & Termination
TIF reserves the absolute right, at its sole discretion, to:
- ●suspend accounts,
- ●restrict access,
- ●remove content,
- ●revoke certifications,
- ●terminate accounts permanently,
- ●deny future access,
with or without notice.
11. Data Security
TIF implements commercially reasonable security measures intended to protect user information.
However, no online platform or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Users acknowledge that they provide information at their own risk.
12. Third-Party Services
The Platform may integrate with or rely upon third-party services including:
- ●Shopify,
- ●payment processors,
- ●analytics providers,
- ●social media platforms,
- ●communication tools,
- ●cloud services.
TIF is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. Users should review the privacy policies of those providers separately.
13. Children's Privacy
The Platform is strictly intended for users aged 18 years or older.
TIF does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
If TIF becomes aware that information has been collected from a minor, such information may be removed without notice.
14. International Users
Users accessing the Platform from outside the United States understand and agree that their information may be processed and stored in the United States.
15. No Guarantee of Platform Availability
TIF does not guarantee uninterrupted access, permanent availability, or continuous operation of the Platform.
Features, systems, analytics, certifications, and services may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
TIF reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated versions will become effective upon posting on the Platform.
Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
17. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.