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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us so please read the information below to understand how this site works.

We have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.

We are committed to conducting our business in accordance with these principles in order to ensure that the confidentiality of personal information is protected and maintained.

Before or at the time of collecting personal information, we will identify the purposes for which information is being collected.

We will only retain personal information as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.

We will collect personal information by lawful and fair means and, where appropriate, with the knowledge or consent of the individual concerned.

Personal data should be relevant to the purposes for which it is to be used, and, to the extent necessary for those purposes, should be accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

We will protect personal information by reasonable security safeguards against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use or modification.

We will collect and use of personal information solely with the objective of fulfilling those purposes specified by us and for other compatible purposes, unless we obtain the consent of the individual concerned or as required by law.

We will make readily available to customers information about our policies and practices relating to the management of personal information.

Access to the personal data we may hold about you

You have the right to access and to request correction of any of your personal information provided to FlavortownUSA by sending an e-mail to [email protected]

You can also request data deletion of any or all personal information collected through FlavortownUSA by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. We may require proof of your identity before being able to provide you with any personal information.

Here is the purpose for which our app/site collect and processes your user data.

When you create an account on our app/site, you only submit to use a username & an email address. When you decide to leave a comment or keep track of all the restaurants you have visited, we use that account to help you keep track of how many you have been to.

We only use your data to keep track of your comments, photos you upload, questions you ask/answer along with any recommendations you provide. We do not sell your information to anyone but we do use Google Ads to help support the site however, we do not sell your username OR email address to Google or any one else.

Additional Privacy Policy Sections for FlavortownUSA

Law Enforcement and Government Data Requests

FlavortownUSA is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users while also respecting lawful legal processes. This section outlines our policies and procedures for handling requests from law enforcement agencies, government authorities, and other public authorities for user data.

Contact for Law Enforcement Requests

Law enforcement and government agencies seeking user data must submit requests to:

Email: [email protected]

All requests must be sent from an official government or law enforcement email domain. We do not respond to requests submitted through personal email accounts.

Children's Privacy

FlavortownUSA is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us at [email protected].

Review of Legal Validity

We require a thorough review of the legality of all requests from public authorities before any user data is disclosed. This includes:

  • Verification that the request originates from a legitimate law enforcement or government agency
  • Confirmation that the request complies with applicable local, state, federal, and international laws
  • Review of the legal basis and authority cited in the request (e.g., subpoena, court order, warrant, or other valid legal process)
  • Assessment of whether the request meets jurisdictional requirements

We will not comply with requests that do not meet these legal standards.

Right to Challenge Unlawful Requests

FlavortownUSA reserves the right to challenge any request for user data that we believe to be:

  • Overly broad or lacking specificity
  • Legally insufficient or not supported by proper legal authority
  • In violation of applicable privacy laws or regulations
  • Inconsistent with our Terms of Service or Privacy Policy
  • Otherwise unlawful or inappropriate

We may seek to narrow the scope of requests, request additional legal documentation, or challenge requests through appropriate legal channels when we determine it is necessary to protect our users' privacy rights.

Data Minimization

When responding to valid legal requests, FlavortownUSA adheres to a strict data minimization policy:

  • We disclose only the minimum amount of user information necessary to comply with the specific legal request
  • We limit the scope of data provided to what is explicitly and lawfully requested
  • We do not voluntarily provide additional user data beyond what is legally required
  • We review each request individually to ensure only relevant data is disclosed

Documentation and Record-Keeping

FlavortownUSA maintains detailed records of all requests from public authorities for user data. Our documentation includes:

  • A copy of the original request and any supporting legal documents
  • The date the request was received and the date of our response
  • The identity of the requesting agency and individuals involved
  • Our legal analysis and reasoning for compliance or denial
  • A record of what data, if any, was disclosed
  • Any correspondence related to the request, including challenges or clarifications

User Notification

Where legally permitted, we will make reasonable efforts to notify affected users of requests for their data before disclosure, unless:

  • We are legally prohibited from doing so (e.g., by court order or applicable law)
  • We believe notification could create a risk of harm to any individual
  • The request involves an emergency situation involving potential harm

These records are retained in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our internal data retention policies.

Emergency Requests

In emergency situations involving imminent threat to life or serious physical injury, we may disclose user data to law enforcement without a formal legal request. Such disclosures are made on a case-by-case basis and are limited to information necessary to address the emergency. All emergency disclosures are documented in accordance with our record-keeping policies.

Transparency

FlavortownUSA is committed to transparency regarding government and law enforcement requests. We may publish periodic transparency reports summarizing the number and types of requests received, subject to legal restrictions.