Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://taco-tuesday-metairie.hotscoop.net

Introduction

Welcome to https://taco-tuesday-metairie.hotscoop.net! We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure online environment for our users, ensuring your privacy is respected at all times. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information of individuals who interact with our website, applications, services, and products (collectively referred to as “our platform”).

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our platform, including:

  1. Our official website at https://taco-tuesday-metairie.hotscoop.net.
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications associated with our brand.
  3. Online services and products offered by us.
  4. Interactions on our platforms, whether through authorized user accounts or as a visitor.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services linked from our site, each of which has its own privacy policies. We encourage users to review these policies to understand how their data is handled.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy outlines the following activities we engage in regarding user information:

  1. Account Management: When you create an account with us, we collect and store your account details, including your username, email address, and password hash.
  2. Payment Handling: We securely process payment information for purchases made through our platform using trusted third-party payment gateways, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS standards.
  3. Data Collection Through Interactions: We gather data about your activities on our platform, such as the pages you visit, features used, and purchase history.
  4. Communication: If you choose to receive newsletters, emails, or other communications from us, we keep records of your preferences and interaction with these messages.
  5. Social Media Integration: We may collect data from social media platforms when you interact with our content or use our services through these platforms.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data, including:

  1. Account Information: Name, email address, user ID, and password (hashed).
  2. Payment Details: Credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses (encrypted).
  3. Financial Data: Transaction history and banking information for processing payments.
  4. Purchase Information: Products or services bought, order details, and delivery addresses.
  5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, IP addresses, and mobile network data to enhance user experience and analytics.
  6. Location Data: Geographic coordinates when you access our location-based services or provide consent for location tracking.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: User-generated content, ratings, and reviews shared on our platform.
  8. Social Media Information: Profile pictures, bios, and any data made publicly available through social media integrations.
  9. Product Interaction Data: Search queries, product views, and clicks to understand user preferences.

This data is collected through direct user input, tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party partners who assist us in providing our services.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following reasons:

  1. Strictly Necessary: These ensure basic functionalities of our platform, such as enabling secure log-in sessions and remembering user preferences.
  2. Preference: Cookies store your choices regarding language, location, and display settings to personalize your experience.
  3. Analytics: We use analytics cookies to gather insights into how users interact with our site, helping us improve performance and functionality.

Users can control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager or by adjusting their browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience.

Data Retention and Deletion

We follow strict data retention policies, keeping personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purposes collected or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

The security of your personal data is a top priority. We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of user information. These measures include:

  1. Encryption: Data is encrypted during transmission and at rest using industry-standard protocols.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: We engage trusted third-party service providers who adhere to strict data protection standards to process payments and other sensitive operations.
  3. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to personal data, and they are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years old. Our platform does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete this information.

Your Rights (Data Subject Rights)

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you and its processing details.
  2. Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data, except where retention is required by law.
  4. Restriction: Limit the use or processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  5. Portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
  6. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: Assert that you will not be subject to automated individual decision-making or profiling.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy team at your earliest convenience.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage users to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, requests to unsubscribe from communications, or data-related questions, please reach out to us via:

We appreciate your trust in us, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of data protection.