Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2025

At Restaurant Calories (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways when you use our service. The types of information we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name and Contact Information: When you contact us or sign up for our newsletter
• Email Address: For account registration, newsletter subscriptions, or customer support
• Account Credentials: If you create an account with us

1.2 Usage Information

• Website Usage: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and interaction data
• Search Queries: Terms you search for on our website and search history
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device identifiers
• IP Address: For security, analytics, and geographic location purposes
• Referral Information: How you arrived at our website (e.g., from search engines or social media)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and enhance your experience. These technologies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Provide and Maintain Services: To operate and deliver our restaurant nutrition information service
• Improve User Experience: To analyze usage patterns and enhance our website functionality
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials (with your consent)
• Security: To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services to you.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations or court orders
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Enforce our Terms of Service

3.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

4.1 Account Information

We retain account information for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide our services.

4.2 Usage Data

We may retain usage data for analytical purposes, typically for up to 2 years.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:

5.1 Access and Information

You have the right to request information about what personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.

5.2 Correction

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

5.3 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and legitimate business requirements.

5.4 Restriction

You can request restriction of processing your personal information in certain circumstances.

5.5 Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.6 Objection

You can object to processing your personal information for direct marketing purposes.

5.7 Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw consent at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Here’s how we use them:

6.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

6.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

6.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.

6.4 Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect information. These services include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Cloudflare: For content delivery and security
• Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery and communication

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

8.1 European Users (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes providing transparency about data processing and honoring your rights as outlined above.

8.2 California Users (CCPA)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You have the right to know about personal information we collect and the right to delete your data.

9. Children’s Privacy

Restaurant Calories is not intended for children under 13 years of age. 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 immediately.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and multi-factor authentication for our systems
• Secure data centers with physical and digital security measures
• Employee training on data protection and privacy practices
• Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by law.

11. Automated Decision Making

We may use automated systems to process your information for purposes such as:

• Personalizing content and recommendations
• Detecting fraudulent or suspicious activity
• Improving our services and user experience

You have the right to object to automated decision making that significantly affects you. Where automated decisions are made, we ensure human oversight and the ability to request human review.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications (if you have provided your email)
• Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of our service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: restaurantscalories@gmail.com

Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours during business days.

13.1 Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your data protection rights, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.

13.2 Supervisory Authority

If you are in the European Union and believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.