Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [Month Day, Year]
[Restaurant Name] (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website [www.example.com] (“Site”).
1. Information We CollectWe may collect:
Personal Information you provide directly (name, email, message) via our contact form.
Reservation or ordering information when you click external links (e.g., OpenTable, Google Maps, Grubhub). Those platforms collect and process data under their own policies.
Technical Information (IP address, browser type, device, pages visited) for basic site operation and security.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
2. How We Use InformationWe use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or messages you send us.
Manage reservations or orders when you use third-party platforms.
Improve and protect our website.
Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. Legal Bases (for EU/UK Visitors)We process your information under GDPR on the following bases:
Consent (when you submit forms).
Legitimate interests (site security, responding to requests).
Legal obligation (complying with applicable laws).
4. Data SharingWe may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., our website host, FormSubmit for form handling).
Third-party platforms you choose to use (e.g., OpenTable, Google Maps, Grubhub).
Authorities if required by law.
We do not share your information for advertising purposes.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are delivered by email and retained only as long as necessary to respond.
Technical logs may be retained briefly for security.
Third-party services may have their own retention policies.
6. Your RightsDepending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
Restrict or object to certain processing.
Request data portability.
Withdraw consent (if applicable).
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [restaurant email address].
7. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)California residents have the right to:
Know what categories of personal information we collect and use.
Request deletion of personal information.
Opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell or share personal info).
Non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
9. International Visitors
Our website is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred and processed in countries with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place.
10. Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to external services (e.g., OpenTable, Google Maps, Grubhub). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.
12. Contact UsIf you have questions or requests, please contact us:[Restaurant Name]
[Street Address]
[City, State ZIP]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
