muslimrestaurant.com

Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how MuslimRestaurant.com (“we,” “us,” “this site”) handles information about visitors to our website at https://muslimrestaurant.com.

We believe in keeping this clear, specific, and honest. We collect very little personal information, and we do not run third-party advertising or analytics tracking at this time. If that changes in the future, we will update this policy and note the change date above.

1. Who We Are

MuslimRestaurant.com is an independent online publication providing information and guides about halal restaurants and Islamic dietary practices, primarily focused on the United States market.

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: contact@muslimrestaurant.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Comments. When you leave a comment on an article, WordPress (the platform powering this site) stores:

  • The name you submit
  • The email address you submit (not displayed publicly)
  • The comment content
  • Your IP address
  • Your browser user agent string
  • The timestamp of your comment

This information is used to display your comment, prevent spam, and respond to questions.

Newsletter subscriptions. If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address (and name, if you provide it) through our email service. We use this only to send you the newsletter content you signed up for. Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. We use Hostinger Reach to manage subscriptions and send emails.

Email correspondence. When you email us at contact@muslimrestaurant.com, we receive your email address, name (if provided), and the message content. We use this only to respond to your inquiry.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Server access logs. Our hosting provider (Hostinger) automatically logs:

  • Your IP address
  • Pages you request
  • Timestamps of your visits
  • Your browser and operating system

These logs are standard for any website and are used for security monitoring, debugging, and abuse prevention. We do not actively analyze them for marketing purposes.

Cookies set by this site. We use a minimal set of cookies:

  • WordPress session cookies — only set if you log in (administrator access only, not for regular visitors)
  • Comment cookies — if you leave a comment, WordPress optionally saves your name and email in cookies for your convenience. You can decline this when commenting.
  • LiteSpeed Cache cookies — anonymous performance cookies that help our pages load faster. These do not identify you.

We do not currently use:

  • Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or any analytics tracking
  • Advertising cookies (no AdSense, Mediavine, or other ad networks)
  • Social media tracking pixels (no Facebook Pixel, Twitter Pixel, etc.)
  • Third-party heatmaps or session recording tools

If we add any of these in the future, we will update this policy and notify visitors prominently.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Display comments you submit
  • Respond to your email inquiries
  • Operate, secure, and improve our website
  • Prevent spam and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations if required

We do not:

  • Sell your information to anyone
  • Share your information for marketing purposes
  • Use your information for advertising profiling

4. Legal Basis for Processing (For EU/UK Visitors)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, our legal bases are:

  • Consent — when you voluntarily submit a comment or email
  • Legitimate interests — for server logs, security monitoring, and basic site operation
  • Legal obligation — if law enforcement or courts require us to retain or disclose information

5. How Long We Keep Information

  • Comments: retained as long as the comment remains published on the site. You can request deletion at any time.
  • Email correspondence: retained for up to 2 years for reference, then deleted unless an active matter requires longer retention.
  • Server logs: retained by our hosting provider (Hostinger) according to their policies, typically 30-90 days.
  • Cookies: see the cookie list above for individual durations. Most expire when you close your browser or within 1 year.

6. Who We Share Information With

We share information only with the following service providers, and only as necessary to operate the website:

  • Hostinger (our hosting provider) — server logs, site files. Hostinger’s privacy policy: https://www.hostinger.com/privacy-policy
  • Google Search Console — server-side data sharing to help Google index our content. No personal visitor data is sent.

We do not share information with advertisers, data brokers, or marketing networks.

If law enforcement issues a valid legal request, we will comply as required.

7. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

For all visitors:

  • Access — request a copy of any personal information we hold about you
  • Correction — request that we correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion — request that we delete your information

For EU/UK visitors (GDPR/UK GDPR):

  • Restriction — request that we limit how we process your information
  • Portability — request a copy of your information in a portable format
  • Objection — object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

For California residents (CCPA/CPRA):

  • Right to know what personal information we collect
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights
  • We do not sell personal information, so the “right to opt-out of sale” does not apply

To exercise any of these rights, email contact@muslimrestaurant.com with your request. We aim to respond within 30 days.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in jurisdictions where that is the applicable age). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, contact us and we will delete it.

9. International Visitors

This site is operated from outside the European Union and may store data on servers located in various countries. By using this site, you understand that your information may be transferred internationally. Where required, we rely on appropriate legal mechanisms for such transfers.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information stored on our site, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all pages
  • Standard WordPress security practices
  • Regular software and security updates

No website can guarantee absolute security. If you become aware of a security issue, please report it to contact@muslimrestaurant.com.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change.

Significant changes (such as adding analytics, advertising, or email subscriptions) will be noted prominently on the site for at least 30 days.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information:

Email: contact@muslimrestaurant.com

We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.