Privacy Notice

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Fine Dining Journal (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
This notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit thefinediningjournal.com.

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Notice.

2. Who We Are

The Fine Dining Journal is an independent non-commercial online publication focused on fine dining, travel, and hospitality.

For privacy inquiries, please contact:
editor (at) thefinediningjournal (dot) com

3. Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate and improve the site:

• Analytics data: Anonymous metrics such as page views, time on site, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics or a privacy-friendly alternative).
• Voluntary contact data: If you email us directly, we receive your name, email address, and message contents as provided by you.
• Embedded content: Some articles may include content from third-party services (such as YouTube, Instagram, or Google Maps) which may collect data or set cookies according to their own privacy policies.

We do not collect sensitive personal data and we never sell or share information with third parties for advertising purposes.

4. How We Use Data

Your information is used only to:

• Measure site traffic and performance
• Improve content and usability
• Respond to messages or inquiries

Analytics data may be processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Legal Basis

We process data under the following legal bases:

• Legitimate interest in maintaining and improving the website
• Consent when interacting with third-party embedded media that may use cookies

You may withdraw consent at any time through your browser or privacy settings.

6. Data Retention

Analytics and correspondence data are retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.

7. Your Rights

Under the EU GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent for processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at
editor (at) thefinediningjounral (dot) com

8. External Links and Embedded Media

Our articles may contain links or embedded content from third-party websites such as restaurants, hotels, YouTube, or Instagram.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

9. Updates

This notice may be updated from time to time to reflect operational or legal changes.
The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

For any privacy or data-related questions, please email:
editor (at) thefinediningjournal (dot) com