Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Menu Studio ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our restaurant menu management platform ("Service").

By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you register for an account or use our Service, you may provide:

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and business details
• Restaurant Information: Restaurant name, address, contact details, and branding assets
• Menu Content: Menu items, descriptions, prices, and images
• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely via Stripe)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on the Service
• Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
• Analytics: Menu views, QR code scans, embed statistics

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing and maintaining our Service
• Processing transactions and managing subscriptions
• Sending account-related communications (password resets, security alerts)
• Improving our Service through analytics and user feedback
• Providing customer support
• Sending promotional communications (with your consent)
• Detecting and preventing fraud or abuse
• Complying with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service (e.g., Stripe for payments, Resend for emails, Cloudflare for hosting)
• Public Menus: Menu content you choose to publish is publicly accessible
• Team Members: With users you invite to your restaurant account
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure cloud infrastructure

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Service. Upon account deletion:

• Most personal data is deleted within 30 days
• Some data may be retained for legal or business purposes
• Backups may contain data for up to 90 days
• Published menus are immediately unpublished

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@restaurantmenustudio.com.

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Maintain your session and preferences
• Analyze usage patterns and improve our Service
• Remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the Service.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Cloudflare: CDN and security services
• Freepik: Design assets (when used)
• Sentry: Error tracking (anonymized)

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on our Service. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: