Privacy and Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 6/19/2025
Last Updated: 6/19/2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Bistro Buzz LLC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit our website https://bistrobuzz.biz/, use our services, submit forms, or interact with our marketing campaigns. It also includes our Cookie Policy in compliance with international data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and CAN-SPAM.

1. Who We Are

Bistro Buzz is a digital marketing agency helping restaurants grow revenue and loyalty through email marketing, viral giveaway campaigns, and targeted advertising.

Business Address: Bistro Buzz LLC, 30 N Gould St, Ste. N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Email: info@bistrobuzz.biz

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Full name, email address, phone number (e.g., when booking a call via Bistro Buzz Booking System)
  • Business details (e.g., restaurant name, location, services)
  • Any information submitted via forms, questionnaires, or emails

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and referring/exit URLs
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Interaction data (e.g., clicks on buttons or videos)
  • UTM tracking data (for marketing emails and ad campaigns)
  • Campaign link identifiers (e.g., bb_e) and on-site engagement signals used to associate visits and actions to an existing contact in our CRM (Mail Mint)

This information is collected through:

  • Cookies
  • Server log files
  • Web beacons
  • Tracking pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal data to:

  • Deliver marketing campaigns and track their performance
  • Measure and improve funnel performance using on-site engagement signals (page visits, scroll depth, CTA clicks, booking-start events) and maintain an internal “last engagement” timestamp for follow-up timing and segmentation
  • Send email newsletters and follow-ups (via Mail Mint)
  • Warm up and route emails for better deliverability (via Mail Mint)
  • Schedule and confirm appointments (via Bistro Buzz Booking System)
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Run advertising campaigns via Meta/Facebook, Google Ads, etc.
  • Conduct analytics with Independent Analytics or similar platforms
  • Maintain security, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations 

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

4. Legal Bases for
Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you opt in to newsletters or marketing
  • Contractual necessity: To deliver services or respond to inquiries
  • Legitimate interest: To grow our business and improve services
  • Legal obligation: To comply with applicable law or court orders

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here. Data may be retained longer if required for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of agreements.

6. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service providers: Including Mail Mint, SendMails.io, Bistro Buzz Booking System, Independent Analytics, Elementor
  • Advertising platforms: Meta, Google, LinkedIn
  • Hosting & analytics vendors
  • Legal authorities, when required by law

All third-party services are vetted and operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

7. Your Rights Under
GDPR and CCPA

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to processing or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request a copy of your data (data portability)
  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@bistrobuzz.biz

8. Security Measures

We use secure encryption protocols (SSL), limited access controls, and secure servers to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your data may be transferred to – and processed in – countries with different data protection standards. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting any data.

11. Cookie Policy

a) What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device to store preferences, track user behavior, and enhance your browsing experience.

b) Types of Cookies We Use

  • We use first-party cookies to remember campaign attribution and engagement activity, such as bb_email (contact identifier), bb_utm_first / bb_utm_last (campaign attribution), bb_track_events (engagement events), and bb_last_sync_ts (sync throttling)
  • Essential cookies – Necessary for site functionality (e.g., Bistro Buzz Booking System session management)
  • Analytics cookies – Track website usage and performance (e.g., Independent Analytics)
  • Marketing cookies – Used for advertising and retargeting (e.g., Meta Pixel, Mail Mint tracking)
  • Functional cookies – Enhance usability (e.g., Elementor and WordPress session cookies) 

c) Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. You may also opt out of interest-based advertising via:

Where required, non-essential cookies and trackers are only activated after consent. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on our website. 

Disabling cookies may affect certain site functions.

12. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals due to lack of a consistent industry standard.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we have done so, we will promptly delete it.

14. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

© Bistro Buzz LLC. All Rights Reserved. 
30 N Gould St, Ste. N, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA 
info@bistrobuzz.biz 
https://bistrobuzz.biz/