My Dining Companion Chicago | Last Updated: May 2026
My Dining Companion Chicago (“MDC Chicago,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website mdcchicago.com and provides a non-romantic dining companionship matching service for adults in the Chicago area. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
MDC Chicago is currently in an early-access pilot phase. This policy may be updated as the service evolves. We will notify users of material changes.
When you sign up for our waitlist or participate in the pilot, we collect:
When you visit mdcchicago.com, we may automatically collect browser type, pages visited, referring website, IP address (anonymized where possible), and device type through standard web analytics.
Our site may use cookies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.
We use the information we collect to match you with compatible dining companions, communicate about matches and service updates, improve the matching process, ensure community safety, and respond to inquiries.
We do not use your information for advertising by third parties, automated decision-making without human review, or any purpose unrelated to MDC Chicago.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with your dining match (first names and preferences), service providers (form collection, email, hosting), or as required by law.
Access to user data is limited to MDC Chicago team members involved in the matching process. We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your data.
We retain your information for as long as you participate. If you request removal, we will delete your personal information within 30 days unless required by law to retain it.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information and withdraw from the pilot at any time.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information).
MDC Chicago is intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.
This policy may evolve as our service develops. We will notify users of material changes via email.
Email: b@deepgratitude.com
Website: mdcchicago.com
MDC Chicago is a non-romantic dining companionship service. We are not a dating platform.