Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how SearchRestaurantsNearMe.com ("we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

  • Location Data: With your permission, we may access approximate or precise location to show nearby restaurants.
  • Search Data: Queries you enter (e.g., cuisine type) and selected locations.
  • Device and Usage Data: Basic usage metrics and interactions with the site.
  • Storage Data: We may store certain values (e.g., search query, location, cached results) in your browser's localStorage and sessionStorage.

2. How We Use Information

  • To provide and improve our service, personalize results, and speed up future searches via caching.
  • To display map results and restaurant information using Google Maps Platform.

3. Google Maps Platform

We use Google Maps APIs to provide location and places results. Your use of the map and places features is subject to Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies and Local Storage

We do not set tracking cookies. We use browser storage (localStorage and sessionStorage) to remember your recent searches, location, and cached results to improve performance. You can clear this data at any time via your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers only as necessary to operate the site (e.g., Google Maps Platform).

6. Your Choices

  • Location Permissions: You can enable/disable location sharing in your browser.
  • Storage Controls: Clear localStorage/sessionStorage via browser settings to remove saved queries and cached results.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the Service or as required by law. Browser storage (localStorage/sessionStorage) persists until you clear it or it expires per browser policy.

8. Children's Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect information; however, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own.

11. Do Not Track

We do not respond to Do Not Track signals because we do not use cross-site tracking. Third parties (e.g., Google) may collect data under their own policies.

12. Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA-style)

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@searchrestaurantsnearme.com.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@searchrestaurantsnearme.com.