Privacy policy

Privacy policy

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This Privacy Policy explains how Layout, Inc. (“Layout,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information in connection with our websites, merchant dashboard, mobile applications, branded ordering experiences, integrations, support resources, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).


This Privacy Policy applies to:

Businesses and organizations that use Layout to power their branded mobile ordering, loyalty, messaging, analytics, and related workflows.

Employees, contractors, and representatives of those businesses who access Layout accounts, dashboards, onboarding flows, or support channels.

End users and customers who use a mobile application, ordering flow, loyalty experience, or other digital experience powered by Layout for a participating business.


By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.



1. Who We Are


Layout, Inc. is a software company that provides branded mobile ordering infrastructure, merchant tools, and related technology for businesses. Layout operates from Orange, California, and is legally organized from Roseville, California.


If you have privacy questions or would like to exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at contact@layoutmobile.com.



2. Scope of This Privacy Policy


This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

Directly from you, such as when you create an account, contact support, place an order, sign up for updates, or submit information through our websites or apps.

Automatically, such as when you use our websites, merchant dashboard, or mobile experiences.

From merchant customers and business partners, including information needed to operate branded apps and support ordering, loyalty, gift card, account, and support workflows.

From third-party integrations and service providers, such as payment processors, cloud infrastructure providers, analytics providers, communications platforms, and mapping or identity tools.


This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, apps, products, or services that are governed by their own privacy policies, even if they are linked through or integrated with Layout.



3. Our Role in Processing Information


Depending on how you interact with Layout, we may act in different roles.


If you are a merchant customer or a member of a merchant’s team, Layout generally acts as the company that collects and uses your information to provide the Services, administer accounts, process billing, operate the dashboard, provide support, and improve the platform.


If you are an end user using a business’s branded app or digital ordering experience powered by Layout, Layout may process certain information on behalf of that business to provide account features, ordering, loyalty, notifications, support, and related functionality. In those situations, the participating business may also be independently responsible for its own privacy disclosures, promotions, customer communications, and business practices.



4. Information We Collect


We collect information necessary to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Services.



A. Information You Provide Directly


We may collect information you provide to us, including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Business or company name

Store or location details

Login credentials or account details

Billing contact information

Support messages and communications

Branding assets, logos, product images, menus, or content

Survey responses, demo requests, inquiries, or onboarding details

Order, pickup, or loyalty-related information you choose to submit

Any other information you voluntarily provide through our Services



B. Merchant Account and Business Information


If you are a business using Layout, we may collect information related to your account and operations, including:

Account registration data

Business name and location information

Authorized users and team member roles

Connected services and integration settings

Subscription plan details

Billing and invoicing records

Merchant configuration settings

Branding preferences

Operational and analytics data

Communications and support history



C. End User and Customer Information


If you are using a branded app or digital experience powered by Layout, we may collect information such as:

Account profile information

Name, email address, or phone number

Store selection and location preferences

Order history

Cart contents and item selections

Pickup or fulfillment preferences

Loyalty enrollment, balances, and reward activity

Gift card activity if enabled by the merchant

Push notification preferences

Support communications

Referral or promotional redemption activity



D. Payment and Transaction Information


When payments are made through Layout-powered experiences, certain payment and transaction information may be processed in connection with those transactions, such as:

Order totals

Transaction status

Payment confirmation data

Store and fulfillment details

Limited payment-related metadata

Billing records for merchant subscriptions


Layout may receive transaction-related information needed to confirm, reconcile, support, or troubleshoot transactions. However, raw payment card information may be processed by third-party payment providers rather than stored directly by Layout.



E. Information We Collect Automatically


When you use the Services, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:

IP address

Browser type

Device type

Operating system

App version

Device identifiers

Language settings

Referring URLs

Pages, screens, or features viewed

Session activity

Time spent using features

Crash reports and diagnostics

Log data

Approximate location inferred from technical signals such as IP address



F. Information From Third Parties


We may receive information from third parties, including:

Payment processors

Identity and authentication providers

Cloud and hosting providers

Customer support providers

Analytics providers

Mapping providers

Platform providers such as Apple

Connected integrations used by merchant customers

Business systems that supply menu, location, order, loyalty, or gift card data



5. How We Use Information


We may use information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain the Services

To create and manage accounts

To authenticate users and secure access

To process orders, support merchant operations, and power branded apps

To process or support billing, subscriptions, and business transactions

To sync data with connected third-party systems

To provide customer support and respond to requests

To send transactional notices, confirmations, service messages, and support communications

To send product, billing, security, and administrative updates

To personalize the user experience

To maintain app performance, reliability, and uptime

To monitor usage trends and improve product design

To develop new features and tools

To prevent fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, and other harmful activity

To enforce our agreements and policies

To comply with legal obligations

To protect the rights, safety, and security of Layout, merchant customers, end users, and others


If we offer AI-assisted or automation-related features, we may also use limited relevant data to generate requested outputs, improve reliability, operate those features, or support internal workflows, consistent with applicable law and our contractual commitments.



6. How We Share Information


We do not sell personal information for money.


We may disclose information in the following circumstances:



A. With Merchant Customers


If you use a branded app or ordering experience provided by a business through Layout, we may share information with that business as necessary to support ordering, loyalty, account management, customer service, fulfillment, and related functionality.



B. With Service Providers and Vendors


We may share information with trusted vendors, contractors, subprocessors, and service providers that help us operate the Services, including those that support:

Hosting and cloud infrastructure

Authentication

Databases and backend services

Payment processing

Subscription billing

Email delivery

Support and customer communications

Technical documentation and content delivery

Mapping and location features

Analytics, diagnostics, and performance monitoring

App distribution and platform services

AI-assisted or automation-related features, where applicable



C. With Integration Partners


If a merchant connects a third-party system or enables a connected feature, information may be exchanged with that third party as needed to support the feature, sync data, or complete a transaction or workflow.



D. For Legal, Safety, and Security Reasons


We may disclose information if we believe it is reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request

Enforce our agreements, policies, or rights

Detect, investigate, prevent, or address fraud, abuse, security incidents, or technical issues

Protect the rights, property, or safety of Layout, our customers, users, or others



E. In Connection With a Business Transaction


We may disclose information in connection with an actual or proposed merger, acquisition, restructuring, financing, asset sale, bankruptcy, or similar corporate transaction.



F. With Your Direction or Consent


We may share information when you direct us to do so or otherwise consent.



7. Third-Party Services and Integrations


The Services may rely on, connect to, or interact with third-party products and services. Those providers may independently collect, use, or process information under their own terms and privacy policies.


For example, Layout may rely on third parties for payment processing, subscription billing, app distribution, infrastructure, authentication, support, communications, documentation, mapping, or analytics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security practices of third parties beyond our own obligations under applicable law.


We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party products or services you use in connection with Layout.



8. Cookies and Similar Technologies


We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, and similar technologies to:

Keep users signed in

Remember settings and preferences

Operate and secure the Services

Understand traffic and usage patterns

Measure performance and improve reliability

Provide support functionality

Analyze engagement with our websites or apps

Maintain basic marketing, attribution, or campaign functionality where permitted by law


You can generally manage cookies through your browser or device settings. If you disable certain cookies or related technologies, some parts of the Services may not function properly.



9. Data Retention


We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

Provide the Services

Maintain accounts and business records

Support orders, loyalty, and customer service functions

Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations

Resolve disputes

Enforce agreements

Maintain security, fraud prevention, and audit records


Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the relationship, technical needs, merchant instructions, and applicable law.



10. Data Security


We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.


These measures may include:

Encrypted transmission of data

Authentication controls

Access restrictions

Tenant and account scoping

Infrastructure and network protections

Webhook or request verification where applicable

Monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting tools

Operational safeguards for business continuity and platform security


No online service or storage system is completely secure. As a result, we cannot guarantee absolute security.



11. International Data Transfers


Layout is based in the United States, and information may be processed or stored in the United States or other jurisdictions where we or our service providers operate.


If you access the Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your home jurisdiction. Where required, we will use appropriate safeguards for such transfers.



12. Your Rights and Choices


Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or retain

Request access to certain personal information

Request correction of inaccurate personal information

Request deletion of certain personal information

Object to or restrict certain processing

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

Opt out of certain marketing communications

Appeal a privacy decision where required by law


To submit a privacy request, contact us at contact@layoutmobile.com.


We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We may also deny or limit a request where permitted by applicable law.


If Layout processes your information on behalf of a participating business, you may need to direct certain requests to that business, especially where the business controls the relevant customer relationship or data set.



13. California Privacy Notice


If you are a California resident, California law may provide you with additional privacy rights.


In the past 12 months, depending on how you interacted with the Services, we may have collected categories of information such as:

Identifiers

Customer records information

Commercial information

Internet or network activity information

Geolocation data derived from technical signals

Professional or employment-related information for merchant personnel

Audio, visual, or similar information if voluntarily submitted in support contexts

Inferences drawn from usage patterns

Sensitive personal information in limited cases, such as account credentials or other information reasonably necessary to provide the Services


We collect this information from you, merchant customers, integrations, service providers, devices, browsers, and support channels. We use and disclose it for the business and commercial purposes described in this Privacy Policy.


We do not sell personal information for money.

We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of individuals under 16.


California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.



14. Children’s Privacy


The Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.


If you believe a child has provided personal information in violation of applicable law, please contact us at contact@layoutmobile.com and we will take appropriate steps to investigate and, where required, delete the information.



15. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Services, legal requirements, operational practices, or technology.


When we make updates, we will post the revised version here and update the Effective Date or Last Updated date above. If required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain any required consent.



16. Contact Us


If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, you may contact us at:


Layout, Inc.

legal@layoutmobile.com