Restaurant Association Privacy Policy
Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 8, 2026.
Introduction
Restaurant Association (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your choices regarding your personal data when you visit and interact with restaurantassociation.com and related services.
Your use of our website and services constitutes your agreement to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you interact with us, such as when you subscribe to newsletters, fill out contact forms, request resources, register for events, or communicate with us. This may include:
- Your name and email address
- Business name, job title, and company-related details
- Phone number or other contact information
- Any other information you choose to submit
Personal information helps us deliver relevant content, respond to inquiries, and provide the services you request.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns. This may include:
- IP address and device type
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referral source and interaction behavior
This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to personalize your experience, remember preferences, and analyze how our site is used. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to access certain features of our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our content, tools, and services for restaurant professionals
- Send newsletters, updates, and resources you request
- Respond to comments, questions, and support inquiries
- Understand how our website is accessed and used to enhance performance
- Personalize your experience with tailored content suggestions
We do not collect or process sensitive personal information such as health, financial account data, or political beliefs.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate and maintain our website, send communications, or perform analytics
- With partners or affiliates when you opt in to receive partner communications
- As required by law to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or respond to lawful requests
We require all service providers and partners to handle your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Websites and Tools
Our site may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or content that are not controlled by Restaurant Association. These third-party sites may have different privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately before submitting any personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Restrict certain types of processing
To exercise your rights or ask questions about this policy, you can contact us using the details in the Contact Information section below.
Data Security
We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or destruction. While we strive to safeguard your data, no system can be fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection in every situation.
Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adult restaurant professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected data from someone under 18, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When changes are made, we will update the effective date and post the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Information
If you have questions about our privacy practices or want to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: