Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
MyRestaurantIdea ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Email address when you request your report
- Survey Responses: Answers to our restaurant viability questionnaire, including cuisine type, location preferences, budget range, experience level, and business plans
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and to improve your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Generate your personalized restaurant viability score and insights
- Send your detailed report via email
- Improve our services and develop new features
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
We may use AI technology to enhance our services and provide personalized recommendations. We do not use AI to make automated decisions that significantly affect you without human oversight.
Sharing Your Information
Important: We may share or sell aggregated and/or individual data to third parties, including but not limited to:
- Commercial Real Estate Agents: To help match restaurant entrepreneurs with suitable locations
- Financial Institutions: Banks and lenders offering SBA loans or restaurant financing
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Providers: Companies like Toast, Square, or similar services
- Restaurant Industry Vendors: Equipment suppliers, food distributors, and service providers
- Marketing Partners: For targeted advertising relevant to restaurant ownership
By using our services and providing your consent, you acknowledge and agree that your information may be shared with these third parties for commercial purposes.
Other Disclosures
We may also disclose your information:
- To comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics)
Your Rights and Choices
All Users
- Email Communications: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in our emails
- Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings
California Residents (CCPA Rights)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know: Request what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@myrestaurantidea.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Survey responses and scores are retained indefinitely to improve our algorithms and for potential future features. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: hello@myrestaurantidea.com