Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and information automatically collected when you use the site.

Information you provide

• Contact information you submit via forms (name, email, message).
• Optional contributions such as restaurant reviews, photos, or ratings you choose to publish.

Information we collect automatically

• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring/exit pages.
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Cookies & Tracking).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the site and its features.
• To respond to your comments, questions, or requests.
• To personalize content and provide relevant restaurant recommendations.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.

3. Legal Basis (for residents of the EEA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process personal data only where we have a legal basis — for example to perform a contract, to comply with a legal obligation, to protect our legitimate interests, or based on your consent.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our services. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third‑Party Services

We may share information with trusted third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email delivery. These providers are contractually restricted from using your information for other purposes.

Links to other websites: Our site may contain links to third‑party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites; please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

6. Analytics & Advertising

We may use analytics tools (for example Google Analytics) to collect usage information. These tools help us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve it. You can opt out of certain analytics tracking using browser add‑ons or by adjusting your privacy settings.

7. Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legitimate business purposes, or as required by law.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to correct or update inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing.
• The right to receive a copy of your data in a structured, machine‑readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

9. Residents of California

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These may include the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

10. Children

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us and we will take steps to delete the information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" at the top of the page. Significant changes will be posted on the site.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@besthalalrestaurants.ca
• Website: besthalalrestaurants.ca

If you prefer, you may also send a postal request to the address listed on our site.