🔒 Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

Last updated: April 2026. We believe in transparency. Here's exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it.

1. Introduction

Wayt ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our line-waiting service (the "Service"). By using Wayt, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you create an account, book a wait, or contact us, we collect:

  • Name — To identify you and your bookings
  • Phone number — For SMS notifications about your wait status
  • Email address — For booking confirmations and account communication
  • Payment information — Processed securely via Stripe; we do not store full card numbers
  • Booking details — Party size, venue, time, special requests

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we automatically collect:

  • Device information — Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage data — Pages visited, time spent, features used
  • Location data — Approximate location for venue matching (only with your permission)
  • Cookies — To maintain your session and improve your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

📱 Send booking confirmations and wait-time notifications
💳 Process payments and issue refunds
👥 Coordinate with venue staff for seamless handoffs
🛡️ Prevent fraud and ensure service quality
📊 Analyze usage patterns to improve our Service
📧 Send promotional emails (only with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We only share data in these specific situations:

With Venues

When you book a wait at a venue, we share your name, party size, and estimated arrival time with that venue's staff to coordinate your seating. We do not share your payment information with venues.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties (Stripe for payments, Twilio for SMS, etc.) who help us operate our Service. These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights and safety of Wayt, our users, or others.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, etc.)
  • Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

You can request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@Wayt.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

A
Access
Request a copy of your data
C
Correction
Update inaccurate information
D
Deletion
Request account/data deletion
O
Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing emails
P
Portability
Receive your data in a portable format
R
Restriction
Limit how we process your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@Wayt.com.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

🔐 Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS.
💳 Payment Security: We use Stripe, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We never store full credit card numbers.
🛡️ Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to user data, and only for legitimate business purposes.
📝 Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and update our practices to address emerging threats.

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve our Service and user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@Wayt.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

📧

Email

privacy@Wayt.com
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Phone

(843) 555-1234
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Address

Charleston, SC

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