At Global Menu, protecting visitor privacy is an important part of how we operate our website. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit Global Menu, why that information may be used, and the choices you may have regarding your personal data.
By using Global Menu, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information You Choose to Provide
You can browse much of Global Menu without directly providing personal information. However, certain interactions may require or allow you to share information with us.
For example, you may provide information when you:
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Contact us with a question.
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Recommend a restaurant.
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Request a correction to a restaurant listing.
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Submit feedback about the website.
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Send a business-related inquiry.
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Provide content such as comments, suggestions, or other materials where available.
The information you provide may include your name, email address, message, restaurant details, or other information you voluntarily include.
We encourage users not to submit unnecessary sensitive or confidential information.
2. Technical Information Collected During Visits
Like many websites, Global Menu may receive technical information automatically when visitors access the site.
This information may include:
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Internet Protocol address.
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Device type.
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Browser type.
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Operating system.
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Approximate location derived from technical information.
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Pages visited.
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Referral source.
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Time and date of access.
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Length of visits.
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Website navigation activity.
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General interaction data.
This information can help us understand how the website performs and how visitors use different sections of Global Menu.
3. How Global Menu Uses Information
Information collected through Global Menu may be used for purposes such as:
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Operating and maintaining the website.
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Responding to messages and inquiries.
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Reviewing restaurant recommendations and corrections.
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Improving restaurant pages and site navigation.
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Understanding website traffic and usage trends.
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Identifying technical issues.
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Preventing spam, abuse, fraud, or security threats.
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Measuring the usefulness of our content.
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Developing new website features.
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Maintaining appropriate business records.
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Meeting applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
We seek to use personal information only where reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
4. Cookies
Global Menu may use cookies and related browser technologies.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website function properly, remember preferences, measure performance, and understand visitor activity.
Cookies used in connection with Global Menu may include:
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Essential cookies for core website functionality.
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Preference cookies that remember selected settings.
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Analytics cookies that help measure website usage.
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Advertising or measurement cookies where third-party advertising services are used.
Your browser may allow you to block, remove, or restrict cookies. Some website functions may work differently if certain cookies are disabled.
5. Website Analytics
We may use analytics technologies to understand how people find and use Global Menu.
Analytics tools may process information such as page views, traffic sources, device characteristics, browser details, approximate location, and visitor interactions.
This information helps us identify popular restaurant pages, improve website performance, and understand how visitors move through the site.
Analytics providers may process information according to their own privacy practices.
6. Advertising Technologies
Global Menu may display advertising or use advertising-related technologies where applicable.
Advertising providers may use cookies, device identifiers, or similar technologies to measure ad performance, control ad frequency, or provide advertising based on general interests and browsing activity.
The availability of privacy controls and opt-out options may depend on the advertising provider and the visitor's jurisdiction.
Global Menu does not control the independent privacy practices of external advertising networks.
7. Contact Forms and Communications
When you contact Global Menu, we may keep the information included in your message so that we can:
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Respond to your inquiry.
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Investigate a restaurant information issue.
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Handle follow-up questions.
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Prevent misuse of our contact channels.
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Maintain reasonable communication records.
Providing information through a contact form or email does not automatically subscribe you to marketing communications unless such an option is clearly presented.
8. Restaurant Listing Corrections
Restaurant owners, representatives, and visitors may contact us to report inaccurate or outdated information.
When submitting a correction, you may be asked to provide enough information to identify the relevant restaurant and explain the requested update.
We may keep these communications while reviewing or maintaining the relevant listing.
9. Content You Make Public
If Global Menu offers features that allow public reviews, comments, photographs, or similar submissions, information you choose to post may be visible to other visitors.
Avoid including personal information that you do not want publicly available.
Public submissions may remain visible until they are removed, updated, or otherwise handled in accordance with our website policies and applicable requirements.
10. Service Providers
Global Menu may rely on third-party companies to help operate the website.
These providers may support functions such as:
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Website hosting.
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Content delivery.
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Data storage.
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Traffic analysis.
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Website security.
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Spam prevention.
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Advertising.
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Email or communication services.
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Technical maintenance.
These providers may process limited information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Their handling of information may also be subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.
11. Third-Party Websites
Global Menu may include links to restaurants, ordering platforms, reservation services, social media networks, map providers, or other external websites.
Once you leave Global Menu, this Privacy Policy no longer governs the website you visit.
Third-party websites may collect information independently and apply their own privacy policies, cookies, tracking technologies, and data practices.
We encourage users to review the privacy practices of third-party services before submitting personal information to them.
12. When Information May Be Disclosed
Global Menu may disclose information in limited situations where reasonably necessary.
Examples may include:
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Working with service providers that support our website.
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Responding to valid legal obligations.
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Protecting the security of Global Menu.
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Investigating suspected fraud or abuse.
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Protecting the rights or safety of users or others.
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Handling a merger, acquisition, transfer, restructuring, or similar business event.
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Responding to authorized privacy requests.
We may also use or disclose aggregated information that does not reasonably identify individual users.
13. Personal Information and Advertising Practices
Some privacy laws use specific definitions for terms such as “sale,” “sharing,” or “targeted advertising.”
Certain analytics or advertising technologies may fall within those definitions depending on the jurisdiction and how the technology is used.
Where required by applicable law, Global Menu may provide additional notices, consent tools, or opt-out mechanisms related to these practices.
14. How Long Information Is Kept
We do not necessarily retain every type of information for the same amount of time.
Retention may depend on factors such as:
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Why the information was collected.
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Whether an inquiry remains unresolved.
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Security requirements.
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Website administration needs.
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Legal obligations.
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Recordkeeping needs.
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Prevention of fraud or abuse.
When information is no longer reasonably required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or retained only where appropriate or legally required.
15. Protecting Information
Global Menu may use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards intended to reduce the risk of unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or loss of information.
However, no internet transmission, hosting environment, storage system, or website can guarantee absolute security.
Visitors should exercise appropriate care when providing information online.
16. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights or choices concerning personal information associated with you.
These may include the ability to request:
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Access to certain personal information.
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Correction of inaccurate information.
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Deletion of eligible personal information.
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Information about how data is processed.
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Restrictions on certain processing activities.
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Withdrawal of consent where consent is the applicable basis.
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A copy of certain information.
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An opt-out from certain advertising or data-sharing activities.
The exact rights available to you may depend on the law that applies in your jurisdiction.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain privacy requests.
17. Cookie and Browser Controls
You can often control cookies through your browser settings.
Depending on your device and browser, available options may include:
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Blocking certain cookies.
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Deleting stored cookies.
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Limiting third-party cookies.
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Clearing browsing data.
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Adjusting tracking preferences.
Changing these settings may affect the functionality of certain websites, including Global Menu.
Where required, Global Menu may also provide an on-site cookie preference tool.
18. Privacy Preference Signals
Certain browsers or devices may send signals intended to communicate privacy preferences.
The legal treatment of these signals varies by location and technology.
Where applicable law requires us to recognize a supported privacy preference signal, we will seek to respond in a manner consistent with those requirements.
19. Children's Information
Global Menu is designed as a general restaurant information resource and is not specifically directed toward young children.
We do not intentionally seek personal information from children in circumstances where collection would require parental or guardian authorization under applicable law.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information to Global Menu improperly, they may contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.
20. Visitors From Different Countries
Global Menu may be accessed by visitors from many locations.
Privacy laws differ across countries and regions, and users may have different rights depending on where they live.
Information may also be processed or stored in locations other than a visitor's country of residence where service providers operate internationally.
Where required, appropriate safeguards or legal mechanisms may apply to such processing.
21. Changes to Our Privacy Practices
Global Menu may revise this Privacy Policy as the website, its features, technology, or applicable privacy requirements change.
When material updates are made, a revised version may be posted on this page and the Last Updated date may be changed accordingly.
We encourage visitors to check this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices.
22. Contact Global Menu About Privacy
If you have a privacy-related question, want to request information, or believe personal information requires correction or removal, please contact Global Menu through the contact details provided on our website.
Providing clear information about your request will help us review it more effectively.