Privacy Policy

SanDiegoBurritos.com ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website at sandiegoburritos.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

Account information. When you sign in, we collect your email address. We use passwordless "magic link" sign-in, so we do not store passwords.
Content you submit. Restaurant details, dish photos, descriptions, reactions, and reports you choose to contribute to the Site.
Usage data. Basic technical data such as your browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring pages.
Location data. If you use the "Find Spots Near You" feature, your browser may share your approximate location. This is used only to show nearby results and is not stored on our servers.
Cookies and similar technologies. See the Cookies section below.

How We Use Information

To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
To display crowd-sourced restaurant and dish content.
To send transactional emails (sign-in links, submission status updates, and notifications you have opted into).
To moderate content and keep the community safe.
To analyze aggregate usage so we can improve the experience.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device. We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. Third-party partners (described below) may also place cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the Site may not work properly without them.

Third-Party Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info and the Network Advertising Initiative.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps, see Google's Privacy & Terms.

Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services collect aggregate, non-identifying information such as page views and general geographic region. This data helps us improve content and performance.

Third-Party Services

The Site relies on a few trusted third-party services to function:

Cloudinary — image hosting and delivery for uploaded photos.
Google Maps / Google Places — maps and location lookup.
Email delivery — used to send sign-in links and notifications.

Each service has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.

How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. Content you submit (such as dish photos and descriptions) is displayed publicly on the Site. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site, or where required by law.

Your Choices

You may request that we delete your account and associated content by contacting us.
You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails using the link in any such email.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
You may opt out of personalized advertising using the links in the Advertising section above.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page or email bigburrito@sandiegoburritos.com.