Cookie Policy & User Agreement
Last Updated: June 15, 2023
This Cookie Policy & User Agreement explains how MyResto Today uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and mobile application. It also outlines the terms of the User Agreement that governs your use of our Platform.
Part I: Cookie Policy
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work efficiently and provide analytical information.
2. How We Use Cookies
MyResto Today uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
2.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
2.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
2.5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build a profile of your interests, which may impact the content and messages you see on other websites you visit.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
---|---|---|---|
_myrt_session | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session | Essential |
_myrt_auth | Authenticates users and maintains login status | 30 days | Essential |
_myrt_preferences | Stores user preferences such as language and region | 1 year | Functionality |
_myrt_analytics | Collects anonymous information about how visitors use our site | 2 years | Analytics |
_myrt_marketing | Used to track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns | 90 days | Targeting |
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies by activating the setting on your browser that allows you to refuse all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies by activating the setting on your browser to refuse third-party cookies
- Configure your browser settings to notify you each time a cookie is tendered and decide whether to accept or refuse it
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies (including essential cookies), you may not be able to access all or parts of our site, and your user experience may be severely degraded.
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic files that allow us to monitor the use of our websites.
- Pixel Tags: Tiny graphics with a unique identifier that track online movements of users.
- Local Storage Objects: Various types of local storage that are available in your browser.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Part II: User Agreement
1. User Accounts and Registration
1.1. Account Creation: To use certain features of the Platform, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
1.2. Account Types: MyResto Today offers different account types:
- Diner Account: For individuals who want to discover restaurants, make reservations, and submit verified reviews.
- Restaurant Partner Account: For restaurant owners or managers who want to use our management tools and services.
1.3. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.
2. User Conduct
2.1. General Rules: When using the Platform, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the rights of others
- Submit false or misleading information
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Interfere with the proper functioning of the Platform
- Engage in any activity that could harm the Platform or its users
2.2. Review Guidelines: When submitting reviews, you agree to:
- Only submit reviews for restaurants where you have actually dined
- Provide honest and factual information
- Not include offensive, defamatory, or illegal content
- Not submit reviews in exchange for payment or other incentives
2.3. Content Ownership: You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Platform, but you grant MyResto Today a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute such content.
3. AI-Powered Features
3.1. Dining GPT: Our AI-powered recommendation system provides personalized suggestions based on your preferences and dining history. By using this feature, you acknowledge that:
- Recommendations are for informational purposes only
- Your data will be processed to improve the accuracy of recommendations
- The AI system may not always provide perfect recommendations
3.2. Data Training: You agree that your anonymized data may be used to train and improve our AI systems.
4. BezCoin Loyalty Program
4.1. Program Rules: The BezCoin loyalty program allows users to earn and redeem points at participating restaurants. The program is subject to the following rules:
- BezCoins have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash
- BezCoins may only be earned and redeemed as specified in the program rules
- MyResto Today reserves the right to modify the program rules at any time
4.2. Fraudulent Activity: Engaging in fraudulent activity to earn or redeem BezCoins may result in the termination of your account and forfeiture of all accumulated BezCoins.
5. Intellectual Property
5.1. Platform Content: All content, features, and functionality of the Platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are owned by MyResto Today or its licensors.
5.2. Limited License: MyResto Today grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Platform for its intended purposes.
6. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
6.1. No Warranties: The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available" without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
6.2. Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, MyResto Today shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform.
6.3. Restaurant Quality: MyResto Today is not responsible for the quality of food, service, or experiences provided by Restaurant Partners.
7. Dispute Resolution
7.1. Governing Law: This User Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
7.2. Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this User Agreement shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India.
8. Termination
8.1. Termination by User: You may terminate your account at any time by following the instructions on the Platform.
8.2. Termination by MyResto Today: MyResto Today may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of this User Agreement.
9. Changes to This User Agreement
MyResto Today reserves the right to modify this User Agreement at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting the updated agreement on our Platform and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Platform after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the revised User Agreement.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or User Agreement, please contact us at:
MyResto Today[Address]
[City, State, PIN]
India
Email: legal@myrestotoday.com
Phone: [Phone Number]