Question 1

What is LMDFY?

Accepted Answer

LMDFY stands for 'Let Me Decide For You.' We're a web-based platform that provides fun, fair, and easy-to-use decision-making tools. Our flagship tool is Decide Where to Eat, which helps you choose restaurants when you're feeling indecisive. We also offer other decision tools like Yes/No, Coin Flip, Dice Roller, and more. Visit our Tools page to see all available options.

Question 2

Is LMDFY free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All our core decision-making tools are completely free to use. You don't need to create an account, pay any fees, or provide credit card information. We may display advertisements to support the service, but the tools themselves remain free for everyone.

Question 3

Do I need to create an account?

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No account is required! You can start using our decision-making tools immediately without signing up, logging in, or providing any personal information. Simply visit the site and start making decisions.

Question 4

How does Decide Where to Eat work?

Accepted Answer

Decide Where to Eat uses Google Places API to find restaurants near your location. Simply enter your suburb or city, and we'll populate a spinning wheel with nearby dining options. Click the spin button, and the wheel will randomly select a restaurant for you! Try it now on our Decide Where to Eat page.

Question 5

Can I search for restaurants in multiple suburbs?

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The tool searches within a specific suburb or city area at a time. For best results, enter the exact suburb where you want to eat to get the most relevant restaurant options within walking or driving distance.

Question 6

Is the selection truly random?

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Absolutely! We use JavaScript's built-in random number generator with proper entropy to ensure fair, unbiased selection. Every restaurant on the wheel has an equal chance of being selected, regardless of size or position.

Question 7

Why can't I find certain restaurants?

Accepted Answer

We rely on Google Places API for restaurant data. If a restaurant doesn't appear, it may not be listed in Google's database, or it might be categorized differently. Make sure you're searching in the correct suburb or city where the restaurant is located.

Question 8

Can I filter restaurants by cuisine or price?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the wheel shows all restaurants found in your search area. We're working on features that will let you filter by cuisine type, price range, and ratings. Stay tuned for updates!

Question 9

Does LMDFY track my decisions?

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No. We do not track, store, or record your decision-making choices. Your restaurant selections, coin flips, and other decisions are completely private and never leave your device. We value your privacy and believe your choices are yours alone. Read more in our Privacy Policy.

Question 10

What information do you collect?

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We collect minimal data necessary to operate the service. This includes anonymous analytics (like page views and browser type) and your approximate location when you search for restaurants. We never collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through our contact form. Learn more in our Privacy Policy.

Question 11

Do you sell my data?

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Never. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Any data we collect is used solely to improve our service and is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Question 12

What cookies does LMDFY use?

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We use essential cookies for site functionality, analytics cookies to understand usage patterns, and advertising cookies from our ad partners. You can control cookie settings in your browser. See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them.

Question 13

Which devices and browsers are supported?

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LMDFY works on all modern devices and browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and mobile browsers on iOS and Android. Our mobile-first design ensures a great experience whether you're on a phone, tablet, or desktop computer.

Question 14

Why isn't the location search working?

Accepted Answer

If location search isn't working, make sure you've granted location permissions to your browser when prompted. You can also manually type in your suburb or location name. If you're still having issues, try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.

Question 15

The wheel won't spin. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

First, ensure you've selected at least one location and that restaurants have loaded. Try refreshing the page. If the problem persists, make sure JavaScript is enabled in your browser and that you're using an up-to-date browser version. Contact us if the issue continues.

Question 16

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Not yet, but we're working on it! Currently, LMDFY is optimized for mobile web browsers, providing a great experience without needing to download an app. iOS and Android apps are on our roadmap for future development.

Question 17

What other decision tools do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Besides Decide Where to Eat, we offer Yes or No, Coin Flip, Dice Roller, Random Number Generator, and Name Picker. Each tool is designed to make different types of decisions quick and fun. Check our Tools page to explore all available options.

Question 18

Can I save my favorite restaurants?

Accepted Answer

This feature is coming soon! We're working on allowing users to create custom wheels with their favorite spots, save preferences, and share wheels with friends. Stay tuned for updates.

Question 19

How can I suggest new features?

Accepted Answer

We'd love to hear your ideas! Visit our Contact page and send us your feature requests. We read every message and many of our best features come from user suggestions.

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