PRIVACY POLICY

PizzasToronto.com — Independent Toronto Pizza Restaurant Directory

Effective Date: October 30, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PizzasToronto.com.

We respect the privacy of our website visitors, restaurant owners, advertisers, and business representatives.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and retain personal information when individuals visit our website, submit inquiries, request restaurant listings, or purchase directory advertising services.

PizzasToronto.com is an independent online directory providing information about pizza restaurants, pizzerias, takeout establishments, and related food businesses serving Toronto, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area.

We are committed to handling personal information responsibly, transparently, and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

2. Website Operator and Privacy Contact

Website: https://pizzastoronto.com/

Contact Person: Roger Prabhu

Email: MonacoAds@gmail.com

Text / WhatsApp: +1-604-833-1055

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Privacy-related inquiries may be directed to the contact information above.

3. Applicable Privacy Laws

Depending on the circumstances, our handling of personal information may be subject to applicable Canadian privacy legislation, including:

  • The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
  • British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
  • Other applicable provincial privacy requirements
  • Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

Where our activities fall within its territorial scope, the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable United Kingdom data protection laws may also apply.

We do not represent that every privacy law applies to every visitor or transaction.

4. Information We May Collect

Depending on how visitors and businesses interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information.

Personal Contact Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • WhatsApp contact number
  • City or general location
  • Information voluntarily included in inquiries

Restaurant Business Information

  • Restaurant name
  • Business address
  • Business telephone number
  • Restaurant website
  • Business email address
  • Restaurant categories
  • Menu descriptions
  • Operating hours
  • Photographs and logos
  • Business representative details

Advertising and Subscription Information

  • Advertiser name
  • Business contact information
  • Selected advertising package
  • Subscription dates
  • Billing contact details
  • Payment status
  • Transaction references
  • Cancellation and refund correspondence

If payments are accepted through an independent payment processor, that provider may process payment card information under its own privacy terms.

We do not request that visitors submit complete payment card details through ordinary website inquiry forms.

Technical Information

Subject to the technologies actually implemented, we may collect:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Referral sources
  • Approximate location derived from technical information
  • Cookie identifiers
  • Website interaction information

5. How We Collect Information

Information may be collected when individuals:

  • Browse our directory
  • Submit a contact inquiry
  • Request a new restaurant listing
  • Correct existing business information
  • Purchase an advertising subscription
  • Request cancellation or a refund
  • Contact us by email or WhatsApp
  • Communicate with our representatives
  • Interact with website technologies, where enabled

We may also receive publicly available business information from restaurant websites and other legitimate sources, subject to applicable law.

6. Purposes for Using Personal Information

We may use information to:

  1. Respond to inquiries.
  2. Process restaurant listing requests.
  3. Maintain accurate directory information.
  4. Administer advertising subscriptions.
  5. Process billing and refund requests.
  6. Communicate with restaurant advertisers.
  7. Improve website functionality.
  8. Address technical or security concerns.
  9. Investigate misuse or fraudulent activity.
  10. Meet applicable legal obligations.
  11. Maintain relevant business records.
  12. Send marketing communications where permitted and appropriately authorized.

We seek to limit collection and use to information reasonably necessary for identified purposes.

7. Consent and Lawful Processing

Where consent is required under applicable Canadian privacy legislation, we will seek appropriate consent for collecting, using, or disclosing personal information.

Individuals may withdraw consent, subject to applicable legal and contractual restrictions.

Where GDPR applies, processing may rely on an appropriate lawful basis, such as:

  • Consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests, where permitted and appropriately assessed
  • Another lawful basis recognized by applicable legislation

The lawful basis depends on the particular processing activity.

8. Public Restaurant Directory Listings

Our website may display restaurant business information intended for public viewing.

This may include restaurant names, commercial addresses, public business telephone numbers, websites, operating hours, and descriptions.

Business representatives submitting listing information should ensure they have authority to provide it.

Personal telephone numbers, private email addresses, or other personal details will not knowingly be published without an appropriate legal basis.

Restaurant owners and authorized representatives may request corrections or removal of eligible listing information.

9. Paid Advertising and Featured Listings

Advertisers may provide information for business profiles, featured placements, or sponsored listings.

Advertising information may be used to administer the purchased service and communicate about subscriptions.

Sponsored placements will be clearly identified.

We do not guarantee advertising performance or customer inquiries.

Advertiser information will not be used for unrelated purposes without an appropriate legal basis.

10. Restaurant Customer Transactions

PizzasToronto.com does not directly prepare, sell, or deliver pizza.

Food purchases, delivery arrangements, restaurant reservations, and related transactions are generally handled by independent restaurants or third-party platforms.

Those businesses are responsible for their own privacy practices.

Visitors should review the privacy policies of the relevant restaurant or service provider before sharing personal or payment information.

11. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to support website functionality.

Depending on the services implemented, cookies may include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation, security, and requested functions.

Analytics Cookies: Used to understand website usage and performance.

Functional Cookies: Used to remember certain visitor preferences.

Advertising Cookies: Used for advertising measurement or personalization, where applicable.

Not every category is necessarily used on our website.

Visitors should consult our GDPR & Cookie Consent Policy for additional information.

12. Cookie Consent and Preferences

Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will not be activated before valid consent has been obtained.

Visitors should be offered appropriate choices to accept, reject, or customize optional cookies.

Where a cookie preference mechanism is implemented, visitors may change their choices through the website's Cookie Settings feature.

Browser settings may also provide additional cookie controls.

13. Website Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand website traffic and improve the visitor experience.

Analytics information may include page visits, device categories, referral sources, and interaction patterns.

Where required, analytics technologies will operate subject to applicable consent requirements.

Specific analytics providers should be identified in the website's cookie disclosures if installed.

14. Email and WhatsApp Communications

Visitors may contact us using the email address or WhatsApp number displayed on our website.

Communications may be retained for customer service, business administration, recordkeeping, or dispute resolution.

WhatsApp and email services may process information under their own privacy policies.

Individuals should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through these channels.

15. Marketing Communications and CASL

Where we send commercial electronic messages subject to Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, we will comply with applicable consent, sender identification, and unsubscribe requirements.

Recipients may withdraw marketing consent through the unsubscribe mechanism provided or by contacting us.

Service-related communications, such as advertising subscription notices or responses to inquiries, may be sent where permitted by law.

16. Disclosure to Service Providers

We may disclose limited personal information to service providers assisting with:

  • Website hosting
  • Technical maintenance
  • Email communications
  • Website security
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Advertising administration
  • Recordkeeping

Such disclosures will be limited to appropriate business purposes and subject to applicable privacy requirements.

We do not authorize service providers to use personal information for unrelated purposes merely because they provide services to us.

17. Disclosure Required by Law

Personal information may be disclosed where required or permitted by applicable law, including in response to lawful regulatory requests, court orders, or legal proceedings.

We may also use or disclose information where reasonably necessary to investigate fraud, protect website security, or establish and defend legal rights.

18. Sale of Personal Information

We do not sell consumers' personal contact information to unrelated third parties.

If our information practices materially change, we will update this Privacy Policy and obtain any consent required by applicable law.

19. International Data Transfers

Some hosting, communication, analytics, or payment service providers may process information outside Canada.

Where international transfers occur, information may become subject to the laws of the country where it is processed.

We will use appropriate safeguards and provide additional disclosures where required by applicable privacy legislation.

20. Information Security

We aim to use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information we handle.

Such measures may include access controls, secure communications, restricted administrative permissions, and service-provider safeguards, as implemented.

No internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

Visitors should avoid sending passwords, full payment card numbers, government identification documents, or other unnecessary sensitive information through general inquiry channels.

21. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, subject to applicable legal, accounting, contractual, and recordkeeping requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information.

For example:

  • General inquiries may be retained while needed for follow-up.
  • Advertising records may be retained for subscription administration and legal obligations.
  • Billing records may be retained as required by applicable financial and tax laws.
  • Public restaurant listing information may remain displayed while relevant and lawfully maintained.

Information no longer required will be securely deleted, anonymized, or otherwise handled appropriately.

22. Access and Correction Rights

Subject to applicable law, individuals may request access to personal information held about them.

They may also request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

We may need to verify the requester's identity before responding.

Requests can be submitted to:

MonacoAds@gmail.com

23. Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing depends on consent, individuals may withdraw consent subject to applicable legal restrictions.

Withdrawal will not necessarily affect processing lawfully completed before the withdrawal.

Certain information may need to be retained to satisfy legal obligations or resolve outstanding business matters.

24. Additional Rights Under GDPR

Where GDPR applies, individuals may have rights including:

  • Access to personal data
  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Erasure in qualifying circumstances
  • Restriction of processing
  • Data portability where applicable
  • Objection to certain processing
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • The right to lodge a complaint with an appropriate supervisory authority

These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.

25. Children's Privacy

PizzasToronto.com is intended primarily for general restaurant discovery and business advertising.

We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children for advertising subscriptions.

Where information about a child is collected or processed, applicable consent and privacy requirements will be respected.

Parents or guardians may contact us concerning privacy questions involving minors.

26. Third-Party Websites and Restaurant Links

Our directory may link to independent restaurant websites, delivery platforms, social media pages, and other external services.

We do not control the privacy practices of those third parties.

Visitors should review the relevant third-party privacy policies before providing personal information.

27. Privacy Incidents and Complaints

We take privacy concerns seriously.

Where a privacy incident occurs, we will assess the circumstances and take appropriate steps under applicable law, including notification where legally required.

Individuals may contact us with privacy concerns or complaints.

Where applicable, complaints may also be directed to the relevant privacy regulator.

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia:

https://www.oipc.bc.ca/

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

https://www.priv.gc.ca/

28. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in website operations, technology, services, or applicable privacy requirements.

Revised versions will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

Where legally required, we will provide additional notice or seek renewed consent.

29. Contact Us Regarding Privacy

For questions about this Privacy Policy, requests for access or correction, withdrawal of consent, or other privacy matters, please contact:

PizzasToronto.com

Privacy Contact: Roger Prabhu

Email: MonacoAds@gmail.com

Text / WhatsApp: +1-604-833-1055

Website: https://pizzastoronto.com/

Location: British Columbia, Canada

We welcome reasonable privacy-related inquiries and will respond in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Our Privacy Commitment

At PizzasToronto.com, we believe privacy, transparency, and responsible information handling are important foundations of a trustworthy restaurant directory.

We aim to provide useful restaurant information while respecting the privacy of consumers, business owners, and advertisers.

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