Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

EatDTL is a free restaurant discovery service for downtown Lawrenceville, Georgia. Our AI-powered chat assistant helps you find the perfect dining spot from our directory of 37 local restaurants. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our service.

Information We Collect

Chat Conversations

• What we collect: Anonymous conversation data from the AI assistant
• What we DON'T collect: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information
• How it's used: To improve restaurant recommendations and understand common dining preferences
• Storage: Conversations are stored anonymously and cannot be traced back to individual users

Website Usage

• Basic analytics: We use simple analytics to understand page views and general usage patterns
• No tracking cookies: We do not use tracking cookies or advertising pixels
• No third-party trackers: We don't share data with advertising networks

How We Use Information

To Improve Our Service

Anonymous chat data helps us:

• Understand which restaurants people are looking for
• Improve our AI assistant's responses
• Add frequently requested features or information
• Identify gaps in our restaurant directory

What We DON'T Do

• ❌ Sell your data to anyone
• ❌ Share information with restaurants without your consent
• ❌ Use your data for targeted advertising
• ❌ Store personal information
• ❌ Track you across other websites

Third-Party Services

AI Chat Service (AskSpot)

Our chat assistant is powered by AskSpot. When you chat with our AI:

• Your messages are processed to generate responses
• No personal information is required or stored
• Conversations are anonymous

External Links

Our directory includes links to restaurant websites and Google Maps. When you click these links, you leave EatDTL and are subject to those sites' privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect information:

• Secure HTTPS connection for all pages
• No storage of personal information
• Regular security reviews
• Anonymous-by-design architecture

Your Rights

You Can:

• Use our service anonymously: No account or personal information required
• Request data deletion: Contact us to remove any conversation data
• Opt out: Simply don't use the chat feature if you prefer not to participate
• Browse manually: Use our directory page without the AI assistant

Children's Privacy

EatDTL is a general audience service. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. For significant changes, we may add a notice on our homepage.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we don't collect personal information, these rights are automatically respected. You can use our service knowing your privacy is protected by design.

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