RestaurantMenus.ca (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a restaurant directory website. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1) What this policy covers
This policy applies to RestaurantMenus.ca and any pages, forms, and features we operate (the “Site”). Our Site may link to third-party websites (for example, restaurant websites). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
2) Information we collect
A) Information you provide
When you contact us, you may provide:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your message and any details you include (for example, a listing update request)
B) Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may collect standard technical information such as:
- IP address (which can indicate general location)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited and basic usage data
This information is used for security, performance, and analytics.
C) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies (small files stored on your device) and similar technologies (such as pixels and device identifiers) to help the Site function, understand traffic, and support advertising. Some cookies are “essential” for the Site to work, while others are used for analytics and advertising.
We use Google Analytics 4 (“GA4”) to measure website traffic and understand how visitors use our Site. GA4 may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser information, and interactions on the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies; Google may also process IP addresses to provide analytics and security, and may derive approximate location from IP address.
We also use Google AdSense to display advertising on the Site. Google and its partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to serve, personalize, and measure ads, including personalized ads based on your visits to this Site and other websites.
Remarketing / personalized ads:
When personalized ads are enabled, Google may use information about your browsing activity to show ads that are more relevant to you. This may include remarketing to users who have previously visited the Site.
Your choices:
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out of certain third-party advertising cookies by using industry opt-out tools. To opt out of Google Analytics, you can use Google’s Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Where required by law, we request consent before setting non-essential cookies, including advertising and analytics cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
3) How we use your information
We use information to:
- Respond to messages and support requests
- Fix listing issues and improve Site accuracy
- Protect the Site from spam, abuse, and security threats
- Measure traffic and Site performance
- Display ads and measure ad performance (where enabled)
4) Advertising, analytics, and tracking
We use Google services such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense to understand traffic and to display ads. These services may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this Site and other sites, including IP address, browser information, and pages viewed.
Google may use this information to measure ad performance and, where enabled, to provide personalized advertising. You can control ad personalization using Google’s ad settings and you can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on.
We may use analytics and advertising services that collect information through cookies or similar tools to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Show ads and measure ad performance
Your choices:
- You can adjust cookie settings in your browser (including blocking or deleting cookies)
- You can use Google’s ad controls to limit personalized ads (if applicable)
Note: Blocking cookies may affect how some Site features work.
5) Sharing of information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in limited cases:
- With service providers that help us operate the Site (hosting, security, spam prevention, analytics, form delivery)
- If required to comply with legal obligations or valid requests by authorities
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of the Site, our users, or the public
- In connection with a business transaction (for example, if the Site is transferred), with appropriate safeguards
6) Storage and international processing
Our Site and service providers may store or process information in Canada or other countries. Privacy laws may differ by location. We take reasonable steps to use reputable providers and protect information.
7) Retention
We keep contact messages only as long as needed to respond, maintain records for support/security, and meet legal obligations.
8) Children’s privacy
RestaurantMenus.ca is a general-audience directory. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our contact form, contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the information we handle. No online system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
10) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date shows when changes were made.
11) Contact us
For privacy questions or requests, please contact us using the Contact page on RestaurantMenus.ca.