Res Cuisine ("we," "us," "our") operates res-cuisine.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains, in detail, what information we collect, why we collect it, how it's used, how long we keep it, who we share it with, and what choices and rights you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who This Policy Applies To
This policy applies to all visitors, readers, and newsletter subscribers of res-cuisine.com. It does not apply to third-party websites linked from our Site, even if we recommend them in a review.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information you provide directly
- Name and email address, when you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit a restaurant suggestion/correction
- Any message content you send us through the contact form or email
- Comments or feedback you post on the Site, if applicable
b) Information collected automatically
- Device and browser data: browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
- Usage data: pages visited, time spent on each page, click paths, referring URL, search terms used to find the Site
- Approximate location: derived from your IP address (city/region level, not precise GPS) unless you explicitly grant browser-level location access to use a "restaurants near me" feature
- IP address: logged for security and analytics purposes
c) Information from cookies and similar technologies See Section 5 below for full detail.
d) Information we do NOT collect
- We do not collect payment card numbers, bank details, or government ID numbers
- We do not store passwords for any third-party account (e.g., your Google or Facebook login) — if you use social sign-in anywhere on the Site, authentication is handled entirely by that third party
- We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (see Section 9)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Operate and maintain the Site, including troubleshooting and security monitoring
- Respond to inquiries, restaurant correction reports, and feedback you send us
- Personalize content, such as surfacing restaurants relevant to your general location
- Analyze aggregate traffic patterns to understand which content is useful and improve it
- Send newsletters or updates, but only if you have explicitly opted in — you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or security incidents
- Comply with legal obligations where applicable
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent — for newsletter sign-up and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interest — for site analytics, security, and improving content, balanced against your privacy rights
- Contractual necessity — when responding to a request you've made (e.g., a support inquiry)
You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and pixel tags) for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for basic Site functionality (e.g., remembering your cookie consent choice)
- Analytics cookies: [fill in actual tool, e.g., Google Analytics 4] — help us understand how visitors use the Site in aggregate
- Advertising cookies: [fill in if applicable, e.g., Google AdSense] — used to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance; these may be set by third parties
- Preference cookies: remember settings such as your preferred currency or units
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit some Site features, such as personalized restaurant recommendations. Where required by law, we will request your consent before setting non-essential cookies via a cookie banner.
6. Third-Party Service Providers
We share limited data with the following categories of third-party providers, solely to operate the Site:
- Analytics providers: [e.g., Google Analytics] — to measure traffic and usage patterns
- Advertising networks: [e.g., Google AdSense, if applicable] — to display and measure ads
- Email service provider: [name your provider, e.g., Mailchimp] — to send newsletters to subscribers
- Hosting provider: [name your host] — to store and serve the Site
These providers only receive the minimum data necessary to perform their function and are contractually restricted from using it for unrelated purposes. We do not sell your personal information to data brokers or third parties for their own marketing use.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Contact form submissions and emails: retained for [e.g., 24 months] to maintain a record of correspondence, then deleted or anonymized
- Newsletter subscriber data: retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: retained according to the retention settings of our analytics provider, typically [e.g., 14–26 months]
8. Data Security
We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including [e.g., HTTPS encryption in transit, restricted access to admin systems]. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13 (or the relevant minimum age in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside [your country of operation], your information may be transferred to and processed in [country], where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for such transfers.
11. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (California residents, under the CCPA/CPRA) — we do not currently sell personal data
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (EU/EEA/UK residents)
To exercise any of these rights, email rescuisinee@gmail.com. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days).
12. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" signal. Because there is no industry-standard interpretation of this signal yet, our Site does not currently respond to it differently than to a standard visit.
13. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to restaurant websites, booking platforms, or other external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Material changes will be highlighted on this page or communicated to newsletter subscribers where appropriate.
15. Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: rescuisinee@gmail.com