Welcome to Ethiopian Food Near Me (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a restaurant directory available at ethiopianfoodnearme.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We do not require you to create an account, register, or submit any personal information to use this site. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal data directly from you.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit ethiopianfoodnearme.com, we use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect standard web analytics data, including:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic location (country, region, city — not precise location)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website or search query that brought you to the site
- Session duration and navigation patterns
This data is collected in aggregate and is not linked to your identity.
Cookies
We use cookies solely for Google Analytics. These are analytics cookies that help us understand site usage. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or any cookies for marketing purposes.
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You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by configuring your browser to block cookies.
2. How We Use Information
We use analytics data solely to:
- Understand which pages and features are most useful to visitors
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Identify technical issues (e.g., pages that load slowly or return errors)
We do not use analytics data for advertising, profiling, or selling to third parties.
3. Third-Party Services
We share anonymized analytics data with Google LLC through Google Analytics 4. Google processes this data under its own privacy policy.
Google Analytics is configured with:
- IP anonymization enabled
- No advertising features enabled
- No remarketing or audience sharing
We do not share any data with any other third parties. We do not sell data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) — specifically, understanding site usage to improve the service. Because this site collects no personal data directly and analytics is anonymized, we consider the privacy impact minimal.
5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about you
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information
We do not sell personal information. For any questions, contact us at contact@ethiopianfoodnearme.com.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics retains data for 14 months by default. We do not store analytics data ourselves — it lives in Google’s infrastructure under your GA4 property. We do not retain any other user data.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of data we hold about you
- Deletion — Request that we delete your data
- Opt-out — Opt out of analytics tracking (see cookie section above)
For any privacy request, contact us at contact@ethiopianfoodnearme.com and we will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us at contact@ethiopianfoodnearme.com and we will delete it.
9. International Visitors
This site is operated from the United States. If you visit from outside the US, your analytics data may be processed and stored in the US or other countries where Google operates data centers. By using this site, you consent to this transfer.
10. Security
We do not store personal data, so there is no database of user information to protect. The site is served over HTTPS. Analytics data is stored and secured by Google under their enterprise security standards.
11. Links to Other Sites
Restaurant listing pages may include links to restaurant websites and Google Maps. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices change or legal requirements evolve. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
For any privacy questions or requests:
- Email: contact@ethiopianfoodnearme.com
- Website: ethiopianfoodnearme.com
We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days.