Expert Cuisine Map

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you provide directly, including name, phone number, email address, travel preferences, and dietary requirements. We also collect usage data, cookies, and device information to improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide personalized culinary recommendations, process reservations, communicate about services, improve our platform, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Information Sharing

We share information with restaurant partners for reservations, service providers who assist our operations, and as required by law. We never sell personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your personal information.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data. You may also object to processing or withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

6. Contact Information

For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected] or +1 (415) 555-0142.

Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Service Description

Expert Cuisine Map provides culinary travel planning, restaurant recommendations, and dining reservation services. Services are subject to availability and restaurant policies.

2. User Responsibilities

Users must provide accurate information, honor restaurant reservations, follow local dining customs, and respect our intellectual property rights.

3. Payment Terms

Service fees are due upon booking confirmation. Cancellation policies vary by service type and are clearly communicated during booking.

4. Limitation of Liability

We are not responsible for restaurant service quality, food safety, or changes in restaurant operations beyond our control.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, recommendations, and proprietary information remain our intellectual property and may not be reproduced without permission.

6. Dispute Resolution

Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, under California state law.

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide and improve our services, remember your preferences, and analyze website usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

3. Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences or our cookie consent tool. Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services like Google Analytics that set their own cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

5. Contact Us

For cookie-related questions, contact us at [email protected].

DMCA Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

1. Copyright Respect

Expert Cuisine Map respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. We respond to valid DMCA takedown notices promptly.

2. Filing a DMCA Notice

To file a copyright infringement claim, send a written notice to our designated agent including:

• Your contact information and authority to act
• Description of copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Location of allegedly infringing material on our site
• Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
• Statement that information is accurate under penalty of perjury
• Your physical or electronic signature

3. Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification with the same requirements and additional statement that you consent to jurisdiction.

4. Designated Agent

DMCA Agent: Expert Cuisine Map LLC
Address: 2847 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (415) 555-0142

GDPR Compliance

Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests, and legal obligations under GDPR Article 6.

2. Your GDPR Rights

Right of Access: Request copies of your personal data

Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data

Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data

Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data

Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

3. Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected] or +1 (415) 555-0142.

4. International Transfers

We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

5. Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated GDPR requirements.