GDPR Compliance
The EU's General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) take effect on May 25th, 2018. We agree with the spirit of these regulations and support all laws that enable internet users to remain sovereign individuals. We aspire to privacy by design and, whenever possible, to not collect and store personally identifiable information. We only collect information that helps us deliver a better service and experience for you when browsing this site and reading our content.
At any time, you are free to request your information to be exported and sent to you for review. Just contact us and include 'GDPR' in the subject line, as well as the specifics of your request.
This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their 'Personally Identifiable Information' (PII) is being used online. PII, as used in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person, or to identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.
Information We Collect
We collect the information you provide us when you fill out a contact form. This information may include your name, email address, and any other personal information you choose to provide.
We also collect information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, and device type. This information is collected through the use of cookies and similar technologies.
How Do We Use Your Information?
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
- To personalize the user's experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content in which you are most interested.
- To improve our website in order to better serve you.
- To allow us to better service you in responding to your enquiries.
How Do We Protect Visitor Information?
Our website is scanned on a regular basis for security holes and known vulnerabilities in order to make your visit to our site as safe as possible. We use regular malware scanning.
Do We Use Cookies?
Yes. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your web browser (if you allow) that enables the site's or service provider's systems to recognise your browser and capture and remember certain information. They are also used to help us understand your preferences based on previous or current site activity, which enables us to provide you with improved services. We also use cookies to help us compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
We use cookies to:
- Understand and save users' preferences for future visits.
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.
- Serve personalised advertisements via Google AdSense.
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies. You do this through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features will be disabled but it won't affect your core site experience.
Google AdSense
We may use Google AdSense Advertising on our website. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect our or others' rights, property, or safety.
However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.
Third-Party Links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third-party products or services on our website. These third-party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We, therefore, have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.
Data Sources
All restaurant information published on this site — including names, addresses and location data — is compiled from publicly available sources and our own editorial research. We do not collect personal data from restaurant visitors or from individuals. The editorial content (guides, recommendations, commentary) is created by our team.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
According to CalOPPA we agree to the following:
- Users can visit our site anonymously.
- Our Privacy Policy link includes the word 'Privacy' and can easily be found on our website.
- Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes on our Privacy Policy page.
- Users are able to change their personal information by emailing us.
Do Not Track Signals
We honour Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
We do not specifically market to children under 13. When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under 13, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control.
Fair Information Practices
In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices, should a data breach occur, we will notify users via email within 7 business days. We also agree to the individual redress principle, which requires that individuals have a right to pursue legally enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law.
Agreeing to Terms
If you do not agree to RestaurantOrana's privacy policy as posted here on this website, please do not consent to the setting of cookies and the collection and storage of your personally identifiable information. Your explicit consent indicates acceptance of this privacy policy in its entirety.
Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us.