Privacy Policy

Last Updated / Effective Date: July 17, 2025
Website: https://cafemineirosteakhouse.us
Contact Email: contact@cafemineirosteakhouse.us

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Who We Are

Cafe Mineiro Brazilian Steakhouse is a restaurant located in Orlando, Florida. This Privacy Policy applies to your interaction with us through our website, our contact forms, comments, media uploads, and messaging platforms like Instagram, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and our AI chatbot system.

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What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. Messages via Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp & Chatbot

When you send us a message via:
• Instagram Direct Message
• Facebook Messenger
• WhatsApp
• Website chat (powered by AI/n8n)

We collect:
• Your name, username, or phone number (depending on the platform)
• Your message content
• Timestamp and platform metadata

We use this data to:
• Understand and respond to your questions
• Process the conversation via AI tools (OpenAI/ChatGPT)
• Return helpful answers automatically

This data is not stored long-term, unless required for troubleshooting or legal compliance.

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2. Website Comments

When you leave comments, we collect:
• The info you provide in the form
• Your IP address and browser agent (for spam detection)

We may use Gravatar for profile pictures. Gravatar’s privacy policy

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3. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including GPS data. Visitors can extract that info if it’s embedded.

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4. Contact Forms

When you reach out via our contact forms:
• Your name and email are sent to our inbox
• We only use them to respond to your message

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5. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience. These may include:
• Login preferences
• Screen display options
• Comment form data
• Analytics and tracking (minimal and anonymized)

You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

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6. Embedded Content

Articles on our site may include content from third parties (e.g., videos or social posts). These act like you visited that site directly and may use cookies or tracking.

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7. Analytics

We may use third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve user experience.

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How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:
• Answer questions about our restaurant (e.g., hours, location, prices)
• Improve our website experience
• Communicate via newsletters (if you opt in)

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Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data with:
• Meta (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp) for messaging
• OpenAI/ChatGPT via n8n automation for AI responses
• Mailchimp/Constant Contact/ or similar (only if you sign up for our newsletter)

We never sell your data.

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How Long We Retain Your Data
• Comments: Kept indefinitely unless deleted.
• Newsletter signups: Stored until you unsubscribe.
• Message data: Kept temporarily and automatically deleted unless needed for improvement or security.

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Your Rights

You can:
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Request deletion of your data
• Unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time

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How We Protect Your Data
• HTTPS encryption
• Firewall and security plugins
• Spam protection and anti-breach tools
• Limited access control to internal systems

If a breach occurs, we’ll notify you and the appropriate authorities.

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Where We Send Your Data
• Newsletter signups may go to Mailchimp/Constant Contact
• Comments may go through spam detection services

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Automated Profiling

We do not use automated profiling or decision-making outside of AI-generated messaging assistance.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Check this page for the latest version. Continued use of our services means you accept these updates.