California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

1. Introduction

This California Privacy Rights notice supplements our Privacy Policy and applies solely to California residents. It describes how Best Food Today collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information as described in this notice.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We have collected the following categories of personal information from California consumers within the last twelve (12) months:

2.1 Categories of Information

  • Identifiers:

    Name, email address, phone number, IP address, unique device identifiers

  • Commercial Information:

    Records of services purchased or considered, restaurant information, business inquiries

  • Internet Activity:

    Browsing history, search history, information regarding interaction with our website

  • Geolocation Data:

    Physical location or movements (with your consent)

  • Professional Information:

    Business name, type of cuisine, restaurant details

  • Inferences:

    Preferences, characteristics, behavior patterns derived from other personal information

3. Sources of Personal Information

We collect personal information from the following sources:

  • Directly from you: When you fill out forms, contact us, or use our services
  • Automatically: Through cookies and tracking technologies when you visit our website
  • Third parties: Service providers, analytics companies, advertising partners
  • Publicly available sources: Business directories, social media platforms

4. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following business and commercial purposes:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Processing your requests and transactions
  • Communicating with you about our services
  • Marketing and advertising our services
  • Analyzing website usage and trends
  • Detecting security incidents and protecting against fraud
  • Debugging and repairing errors
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Internal research and development

5. Sharing Personal Information

We may share your personal information with the following categories of third parties:

5.1 Service Providers

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Customer service platforms
  • Payment processors

5.2 Business Partners

  • Restaurants using our services (with your consent)
  • Marketing partners
  • Advertising networks

5.3 Legal and Safety

  • Law enforcement and government agencies (when required)
  • Legal advisors and consultants
  • Parties involved in legal proceedings

Sale of Personal Information: We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, under the broad CCPA definition of "sale," sharing information with advertising partners may be considered a sale. You have the right to opt-out of this sharing.

6. Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Right to Know

You have the right to request that we disclose:

  • Categories of personal information we collected about you
  • Specific pieces of personal information we collected
  • Categories of sources from which we collected personal information
  • Business or commercial purpose for collecting personal information
  • Categories of third parties with whom we share personal information
  • Categories of personal information we sold or disclosed

6.2 Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions such as:

  • Completing a transaction or providing requested services
  • Detecting security incidents or protecting against fraud
  • Debugging to identify and repair errors
  • Exercising free speech or ensuring another's right to free speech
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Internal uses reasonably aligned with your expectations

6.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing

You have the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising. To exercise this right, click the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our website footer or contact us directly.

6.4 Right to Correct

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.

6.5 Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information

You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to purposes necessary to perform services or provide goods reasonably expected by you.

6.6 Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights. We will not:

  • Deny you goods or services
  • Charge different prices or rates
  • Provide a different level or quality of services
  • Suggest you will receive different prices or quality of services

7. How to Exercise Your Rights

7.1 Submitting a Request

To exercise your rights, you may submit a verifiable consumer request by:

7.2 Verification Process

To protect your privacy, we must verify your identity before processing your request. We may ask you to:

  • Provide identifying information (name, email, phone number)
  • Confirm recent interactions with our services
  • Provide additional documentation for sensitive requests

For deletion requests, we may require additional verification steps.

7.3 Authorized Agent

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must:

  • Provide proof of written authorization from you
  • Verify their own identity
  • Provide contact information

We may still require you to verify your identity directly or confirm you gave the agent permission to submit the request.

7.4 Response Timeframe

We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days of receipt. If we require more time (up to 90 days), we will inform you of the reason and extension period.

8. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We respect your right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. To opt-out:

  • Click the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer
  • Adjust your cookie preferences in our cookie banner
  • Contact us directly using the information below

Once you opt-out, we will not ask you to reauthorize the sale or sharing of your personal information for at least 12 months.

9. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described in this notice
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
  • Maintain business records

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose of collection. When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected personal information from your child, please contact us immediately.

11. Financial Incentive Programs

We may offer financial incentive programs such as discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs that require the collection of personal information. The material terms of any such program will be provided at the time of enrollment, including:

  • Description of the program
  • Personal information required
  • How to opt-in and opt-out
  • Value of the incentive

You may withdraw from any financial incentive program at any time by contacting us.

12. California Shine the Light Law

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents have the right to request information regarding the disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes during the preceding calendar year.

To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

13. Changes to This Notice

We may update this California Privacy Rights notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify California residents of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated notice on our website
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date
  • Sending email notifications (if you have provided your email)

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this California Privacy Rights notice or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

For fastest processing of your request, please include "California Privacy Rights" in the subject line of your email or the beginning of your letter.