Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

Welcome to RestGuru ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website www.restguru.site (the "Site"), a restaurant and dining directory. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Your name and email address when you contact us via our Contact page
  • Any messages or inquiries you send to us

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we and our third-party partners may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Log data: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of your visit, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Device information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution
  • Usage data: Search queries made within the Site, pages viewed, and links clicked

This information is collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate and improve the Site and its content
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • Analyze Site usage to understand how visitors interact with our content
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files placed on your device) and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). These are anonymous and aggregated.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense to display personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For more information on opting out of interest-based advertising, visit aboutads.info/choices.

4. Advertising (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our Site and other sites on the Internet.

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visits to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, users can opt out by visiting Network Advertising Initiative.

For more information about Google's data practices, please review Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including restaurant websites and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information you provide (such as contact form submissions) for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, and for up to 12 months thereafter, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Automatically collected data (such as server logs) is typically retained for no longer than 26 months.

7. Your Rights

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

  • Access: Request a copy of 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 personalized advertising (see Section 3 and 4)
  • California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@restguru.site.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will promptly delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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

RestGuru

Email: privacy@restguru.site

Website: www.restguru.site

Contact Form: restguru.site/contact