Effective Date: January 1st 2025

Welcome to Ling Kitchen
This Privacy Policy describes how Ling Kitchen, located in Austin, Texas, collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you interact with us.

Information We Collect
● Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, contact details (email, phone number, address), when you make reservations, join our loyalty program, or participate in events or promotions.
● Payment Information: When you make a purchase or reservation, we collect payment details necessary to process transactions, which might include credit card information, although this is typically handled by third-party payment processors.
● Usage Data: We gather information on how you interact with our services, including website visits, preferences in food or service, and feedback provided.
● Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience by remembering your preferences or to analyze how our site is used.

How We Use Your Information
● Service Provision: To process orders, fulfill reservations, or provide customer service.
● Communication: For sending newsletters, special offers, or updates about our restaurant if you’ve opted in to receive such communications.
● Mobile Information: No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. Failure to comply with the necessary details will result in the discontinuation of your SMS registration.
● Improvement of Services: To understand customer needs and improve our services or the content of our website.
● Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations or to respond to legal processes.

Disclosure of Your Information
● Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties who provide services like website hosting, payment processing, or marketing. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
● Legal Requirements: We will disclose information if required by law, to comply with legal processes, or to protect our rights.
● Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information might be transferred.

Your Choices and Rights
● You can choose not to provide certain personal information, although this might limit our ability to provide you with certain services.
● Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.
● Access and Correction: You have the right to access your personal data we hold about you and to request correction of any inaccurate data.

Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Ling Kitchen, 8423 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78758, lingkitchenatx@gmail.com.

Compliance with Texas Privacy Law
Our practices are aligned with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, ensuring we handle your data responsibly and transparently.

This policy reflects our commitment to safeguarding your privacy while enjoying our services in Austin. By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.