Privacy Policy

BitesLocal ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website biteslocal.com (the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the Site, including:

• Search queries (city names, cuisines, restaurant names)
• Location data (if you grant permission for geolocation features)
• Communication data (if you contact us via email)

2. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, timestamps
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see "Cookies" section below)
• Analytics Data: How you interact with the Site (via Google Analytics)

3. Third-Party Data

Restaurant data displayed on BitesLocal is aggregated from multiple publicly available sources. We do not collect personal information about restaurant owners or employees without their consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain the Site's functionality
• Improve search results and user experience
• Analyze Site usage and performance
• Display relevant restaurant results based on your location
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Site may not function properly.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period to remember your preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (via Google Analytics)

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our Site and serve our users. These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Third-Party Services We Use:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service to analyze Site traffic and usage
• Google AdSense: Advertising network to display relevant ads
• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Cloud hosting and infrastructure
• Delivery Platforms: When you click delivery links, you may be redirected to third-party platforms (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub) subject to their own privacy policies

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications or certain data collection practices

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@biteslocal.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.