Privacy Policy

Overview

Southside Cafe (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at southsidecafeparis.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information with care.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide voluntarily — such as your name, email address, or phone number if you contact us directly.
• Usage data — including pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, and referring URLs. This data is collected automatically through Squarespace analytics and is used in aggregate form only.
• Cookies — our website uses cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function as intended.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate and improve this website
• Respond to inquiries or customer service requests
• Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve the experience
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Online Ordering

Online ordering for pickup is handled through Toast, a third-party platform. When you place an order through Toast, your information is subject to Toast’s Privacy Policy. Southside Cafe does not store or have access to your payment information.

Job Applications

If you submit a job application through our website, we collect the personal information you provide — including your name, contact information, work availability, and employment history. This information is used solely for evaluating your application for employment at Southside Cafe.

Application data is accessible only to Southside Cafe management and is not shared with third parties. We retain application information for up to 90 days. If you would like your application data removed before that time, please contact us directly.

Third-Party Services

Our website is built on Squarespace and may use the following third-party services:

• Squarespace — website hosting and analytics
• Google Maps — embedded map on our Find Us page
• Toast — online ordering platform
• TikTok — linked social media account

Each of these services operates under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have concerns.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.