Privacy Policy - Nearby-Res

Last Updated: September 19, 2025

At Nearby-Res, your trust is our secret ingredient. We're all about crafting seamless digital spaces for restaurants, and that means handling your info with the utmost care—like a chef guarding a family recipe. This Privacy Policy explains how we gather, handle, share, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website, platform, or services (collectively, the "Services"). By signing up, building your site, or just browsing, you're giving the nod to these practices. If privacy's a big deal (and it should be), read on—we're committed to transparency.

1. Why We're Here: The Basics

Nearby-Res is designed to empower restaurant owners like you with easy-to-build websites, but we only pull it off by respecting your privacy. This policy covers the essentials: what data we touch, why, and how we keep it safe. We're compliant with laws like GDPR and CCPA where they apply, and we'll always aim to make your experience as secure and straightforward as a perfect pour of espresso.

2. What Data Do We Pick Up?

To make your restaurant site shine and keep things running smoothly, we collect a mix of info—some tied directly to you, some more about the "how" of your visits. Here's the rundown:

Personal Details: Things you share with us, like your name, email, phone, business address, or payment info when you register an account or tweak your dashboard settings.
How You Use Us: Insights into your interactions, such as which templates you drag-and-drop, pages you edit, or analytics you check. We snag this via cookies, logs, and similar tech to fine-tune the builder.
Location Bits: If you enable it (think: for local SEO tweaks), we might tap into your device's location to suggest hyper-local features, like mapping your spot.
Tech Specs: The nuts and bolts of your setup—IP address, device type, browser version—to troubleshoot glitches and boost performance.

We don't go fishing for more than we need, and everything's opt-in where possible.

3. Putting Your Info to Work

Your data fuels the magic behind Nearby-Res, helping us deliver top-notch tools without the fluff. We use it to:

Set Up and Run Your Account: Verify who you are, manage logins, and let you build that dream site with menus, galleries, and booking hooks.
Level Up the Experience: Crunch numbers to suggest custom themes, spot trends in your traffic, or personalize your dashboard—like recommending SEO tweaks based on your restaurant's vibe.
Stay in Touch: Send helpful updates, like tips for boosting reservations or promo alerts on new features. Opt out anytime— we won't chase you.
Keep Things Above Board: Handle legal must-dos, like fraud checks or responding to official requests, to protect our community.

No selling your data here—it's all about making your restaurant's online game stronger.

4. Who Gets to See It? Sharing Wisely

We don't pass your info around like free samples at a tasting menu. But sometimes, to keep the lights on, we team up:

Trusted Helpers: Third-party pros for hosting your site securely, processing payments, or analyzing traffic. They're sworn to secrecy and only get what they need to do their job.
Your Restaurant Partners: If you're linking reviews or social feeds, we might share anonymized insights with integrated services to make connections pop.
When the Law Calls: Authorities might need a peek for legal reasons, or to safeguard rights—like nixing spam or enforcing our Terms. Safety first.

Rest assured, we vet everyone and keep shares minimal.

5. Cookies and the Tech Behind the Scenes

Think of cookies as your site's memory—small bits that remember your prefs so you don't have to start from scratch. We use them (plus pixels and trackers) to:

Smooth the Ride: Recall your last edit or theme choice for quicker builds.
Smart Suggestions: Tailor ads or features to what you love, like restaurant-specific plugins.
Track and Tweak: See what's clicking (literally) to make the platform better for everyone.

You call the shots: tweak your browser settings or use our on-site banner to say yes/no to cookies. Heads up—ditching them might dim some features, like auto-saves.

6. How Long Do We Hang Onto It?

We keep your data as long as you're rocking Nearby-Res or until it's no longer useful for our goals—like wrapping up a service or settling a query. Legal holds might stretch that (think audits), but if you bail on your account, we'll scrub the active stuff pronto. Archives? Kept safely for compliance, but out of play.

7. Locking It Down: Security First

We treat your data like fine china—wrapped in encryption, firewalls, and access controls to fend off prying eyes. Only the essentials crew gets keys, and our partners follow suit. That said, the digital world's wild—no fortress is foolproof, so we stay vigilant and urge you to lock down your side too (strong passwords, anyone?).

8. Your Power Moves: Rights and Controls

You're the boss of your data. Here's what you can do:

Peek and Polish: Log in to view or edit your profile anytime, or hit us up for a full export.
Wipe It Clean: Request a delete, and we'll zap it (barring legal must-keeps).
Tune Out: Unsubscribe from emails via links, or tweak cookie prefs on the fly.
Global Rights: If you're in the EU or California, you've got extras like portability—email us to exercise 'em.

Questions? contact.nearby.res@gmail.com has your back.

9. Keeping It Kid-Free

Nearby-Res is for grown-up restaurateurs and pros—no kiddos under 13 (or local age limits) allowed. We don't knowingly snag their data, and if we do by mistake, it's gone in a flash.

10. Crossing Borders: Global Flows

As a worldwide tool, your info might jet to servers abroad for processing. We stick to strict standards (like Standard Contractual Clauses) to ensure it's as safe as at home.

11. Evolution in Progress: Updates

Our policy's a living doc—we'll refresh it as we grow or laws shift. New version? It'll land here with a date stamp. Big changes get a shout-out via email or site alert. Stick around, and you're cool with it.