Summary: SF Sandwich Guide is an informational website. We collect minimal data, do not sell personal information, do not process orders or payments, and use standard web analytics to improve our content. This policy explains in full detail what we collect and how we use it.

1. Introduction

Welcome to SF Sandwich Guide, operated at sandwichcomparison.com ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website. By using SF Sandwich Guide, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

SF Sandwich Guide is a purely informational platform. We do not process food orders, handle payment information, facilitate deliveries, or store sensitive personal data related to food transactions of any kind.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information you voluntarily submit through our contact form, including your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit SF Sandwich Guide, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where technically feasible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URL (the website or search that directed you to us)
  • Date and time of your visit

This information is collected in aggregate and used to understand how our content is used, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the technical performance of the website.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SF Sandwich Guide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality, such as maintaining navigation state and remembering user preferences within a session.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregate, anonymized data about how visitors use our website. We use this data to improve content quality and user experience.
  • No Advertising Cookies: We do not use third-party advertising cookies or behavioral tracking cookies for targeted advertising at this time.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality but will not prevent you from accessing our informational content.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through SF Sandwich Guide is used exclusively for the following purposes:

  • To respond to contact form inquiries and provide requested information
  • To analyze website usage patterns and improve content quality
  • To monitor website performance and fix technical issues
  • To understand which comparison guides and articles are most useful to our visitors
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your information for automated decision-making, profiling, or targeted advertising. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

SF Sandwich Guide may use third-party services that collect data independently according to their own privacy policies. These may include:

  • Web Analytics: Aggregate, anonymized analytics services to understand general website usage patterns
  • Web Hosting: Our hosting provider may log standard server access data
  • Fonts: We use Google Fonts, which may log requests from your browser

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services we utilize. SF Sandwich Guide is not responsible for the privacy practices of external services.

5. Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for no longer than 12 months from the date of submission, unless a longer period is required to fulfill a legitimate business purpose or legal obligation. Aggregate analytics data may be retained indefinitely in anonymized form. We do not retain personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
  • The right to data portability in certain circumstances
  • The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10 below. We will respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These include the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. SF Sandwich Guide does not sell personal information. California residents may submit privacy rights requests by contacting us at the information listed in Section 10.

8. Children's Privacy

SF Sandwich Guide is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, applicable law, or website functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of SF Sandwich Guide after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact us:

We will make every reasonable effort to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

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