Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27 March 2026

Welcome to Wayward Gourmet. At Wayward Gourmet (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Dr. Aflah, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or share your food stories.

01Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better food recommendations and community experiences:

  • Personal Identification: When you sign up for the newsletter or contact us, we may collect your name and email address.

  • User-Generated Content: When you “Share Your Food Story” or leave a review, we collect the information you submit (name, review text, and location).

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect non-personal data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you navigate our site to improve performance.

02How We Use Your Information

We use the information to:

  • Send you updates about new restaurant reviews, videos, and blogs.

  • Publish community reviews (Voice of our community) and food stories (with your consent).

  • Respond to your inquiries via the Contact page.

  • Improve our website content and user experience.

03Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information only:

  • With Service Providers: Trusted third parties (like website hosting or analytics tools) that help us operate the site.

  • Legal Compliance: If required by law to protect our rights or the safety of our community.

04Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

05Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Rectification: Correct any inaccurate information.

  • Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data.

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link.

06Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality of the site.

07Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for users who are at least 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
08Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

09Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: