Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 29, 2025

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we handle your information when you use Chicago Restaurant Inspections.

Our Privacy Commitment

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring website
• Location Data: General geographic location (country/state level only)

Information You Provide

You may choose to provide:

• Contact Information: Name and email when using our contact form
• Search Queries: Restaurant searches to help improve our service

Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (like dark/light mode)
• Understand how you use our site
• Improve site performance
• Provide relevant advertisements through third-party networks

How We Use Your Information

• Service Delivery: Provide restaurant inspection information and search functionality
• Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud or security threats
• Analytics: Understand user behavior through aggregated, anonymous data

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate (hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or court order
• Safety: To protect rights, privacy, safety, or property

Data Security

We implement appropriate measures to protect your information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security audits and updates

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications or data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: Website usage analysis
• Google AdSense: Advertisement delivery

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website and updating the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.