Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurants in Europe (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use habeshastudio.com (the “Website”) and related services (the “Services”).
1. Controller (Who we are)
Controller: Ethiopian & Eritrean Restaurants in Europe
Email: tikvah.graphic@gmail.com
Contact page: https://habeshastudio.com/contact/
2. Data we collect
Contact & inquiry data
- Name, email, message content
- Any details you choose to provide
Directory & listing data
- Restaurant name, address, phone, website
- Opening hours, images, categories
- Listing manager contact details (if provided)
Technical & usage data
- IP address (may be stored briefly for security)
- Browser/device information
- Pages visited and referral sources
Cookies & similar technologies
- Essential cookies for functionality and security
- Analytics/ads cookies only if enabled and permitted
3. How we use your data
- To operate the Website (directory, blog, submissions, forms).
- To review, publish, and maintain restaurant listings and content.
- To reply to inquiries and provide support.
- To improve the Website, measure performance, and prevent abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
4. Legal bases (GDPR)
- Contract / steps before a contract — handling listing requests, support, and service delivery.
- Legitimate interests — running, securing, and improving the Website and preventing fraud/abuse.
- Consent — optional cookies (analytics/marketing) where required by law.
- Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws and lawful requests.
5. Cookies
We may use cookies for security and essential site functions. If analytics or advertising are enabled, additional cookies may be used only where permitted. You can control cookies through your browser and (where available) our cookie preference tool.
6. Sharing & processors
We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, security, email delivery, analytics) only as needed to operate the Website. We do not sell your personal data.
7. Retention
- Contact messages: typically 12–24 months for support and recordkeeping.
- Listings: while active and a reasonable period after removal for audit/dispute handling.
- Security logs: kept briefly unless needed for investigation.
8. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, or request portability of your data. To exercise these rights, contact tikvah.graphic@gmail.com.
9. Third-party links
Our listings may include links to third-party websites (restaurants, delivery platforms, maps). Their privacy practices are independent from ours. Please review their policies directly.