Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 21, 2025
Welcome to Austin Gluten Free ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the information we collect through our website at austinglutenfree.com (the "Site").
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Contact Information: When you use our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiries or restaurant recommendations.
- Communications: If you email us directly at info@austinglutenfree.com, we collect the information contained in your message.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Site, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our Site:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. See our "Cookies" section below for more details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send you updates about new restaurants or features (if you opt in)
- Analyze how users interact with our Site to improve user experience
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Google AdSense and Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites on the Internet.
What Google AdSense Collects
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this website and other websites
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
Third-Party Ad Vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google's advertising requirements can be found at Google Advertising Policies.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Site.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
- Advertising Cookies: Used to show you relevant ads based on your interests
To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers, advertising partners like Google)
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-Out: Opt out of receiving marketing communications or personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@austinglutenfree.com.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.
9. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including restaurant websites and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
11. International Users
Our Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our databases are operated.
12. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to request deletion of your personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@austinglutenfree.com.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Email: info@austinglutenfree.com
- Website: https://austinglutenfree.com
- Address: Austin, Texas
15. Consent
By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.