🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Contact Forms: Name, email, and messages when you contact us or report corrections
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
• Business Claims: Information provided when claiming restaurant listings

Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, device type, browser information
• Cookies: Small files to improve your experience and remember preferences
• Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve our site

Restaurant Data Collection

• Public Information: We collect publicly available restaurant information from Yelp, Google, and other public sources
• AI Analysis: Our artificial intelligence analyzes public reviews to generate sentiment scores and recommendations
• No Private Data: We do not access private business information or customer data

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide Our Services

• Display accurate restaurant information and recommendations
• Respond to your inquiries and correction requests
• Improve our AI algorithms and rating system
• Send newsletters (only if you subscribe)

To Improve Our Site

• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Fix technical issues and optimize performance
• Develop new features based on user needs

3. Information Sharing

Limited Sharing

We may share information only in these specific circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our site (hosting, analytics, email services)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfer: If our business is sold or merged (you'll be notified)

Restaurant Owners

When you submit corrections or contact us about a business listing, we may share your contact information with the restaurant owner to verify accuracy.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, forms)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Advertising Cookies: May be used for relevant ads (if we enable advertising)

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Security

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

• SSL Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted
• Secure Servers: Information stored on protected servers
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
• Regular Updates: Security systems regularly updated and monitored

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but take all reasonable precautions.

6. Your Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request copies of your personal information
• Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of newsletters at any time
• Object: Object to processing of your information

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We'll respond within 30 days.

7. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites (restaurants, maps, review sites). This privacy policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any sites you visit.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

10. International Users

Our site is operated from the United States and primarily serves users in Canada. If you're accessing from other countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Business Owner Information

Restaurant Data

If you own a restaurant listed on our site:

• We collect publicly available information about your business
• You can request corrections to your listing information
• You can claim your listing to manage certain information
• We may contact you for verification purposes

Marketing Communications

As a business owner, we may contact you about:

• Corrections or updates to your listing
• SEO and marketing services (you can opt out)
• Important changes to our platform