Welcome to Nicole Takes Flight and Solo Sips & Bites. This Privacy Policy explains how Nicole Everett (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit nicoletakesflight.com, solosipsandbites.com, or use any related services, content, or features (collectively, the “Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Services.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Sites. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on the Sites or by other means as required by law. Your continued use of the Services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways when you use the Services. The information we collect falls into three categories: information you provide directly, information we collect automatically, and information we receive from third parties.
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use the Services, including:
Contact Information: When you contact us via email, contact forms, or social media, you may provide your name, email address, social media handle, and any other information you choose to include in your message.
User-Generated Content: When you submit content to us (such as comments, restaurant recommendations, feedback, #TableForOne photos, or other contributions), we collect the content you submit along with any associated information such as your name, username, or social media handle if you choose to provide it.
Newsletter Subscriptions: If we offer email newsletter subscriptions in the future, we will collect your email address and any preferences you indicate when you sign up.
Survey and Research Participation: If you participate in surveys, polls, or research studies we conduct, we collect the responses and information you provide.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically
When you access or use the Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:
Usage Information: We collect information about your interactions with the Services, including the pages or content you view, the features you use, the links you click, the time and duration of your visits, referring and exit pages, and other similar usage data.
Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Services, including the device type, operating system and version, browser type and version, screen resolution, IP address, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
Location Information: We may collect general location information based on your IP address to understand the geographic regions from which our visitors come. We do not collect precise geolocation data unless you explicitly grant permission through your device settings.
Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and preferences. See Section 4 below for more details about cookies.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us through social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter), we may receive information from those platforms in accordance with their terms and privacy policies. This may include your username, profile information, and any content you share with us or tag us in.
Analytics Providers: We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that collect information about your use of the Services. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data on our behalf.
Affiliate Partners: If you access the Services through an affiliate link or make a purchase through an affiliate partner, we may receive information about your interaction with that partner.
Restaurant Booking Platforms: If you use third-party booking platforms linked from our Sites (such as OpenTable or Resy), those platforms may share information with us about your booking activity in accordance with their privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes related to operating, maintaining, and improving the Services. Specifically, we use your information to:
Provide and Maintain the Services: We use your information to deliver the Services to you, respond to your inquiries and requests, process your submissions, and provide customer support.
Improve and Personalize the Services: We analyze usage data to understand how visitors use the Services, identify trends and patterns, improve the functionality and user experience of the Sites, develop new features and content, and personalize your experience.
Communicate with You: We use your contact information to respond to your messages, send you updates about the Services (if you have opted in), share information we think may interest you, and communicate about the #TableForOne movement and community.
Curate and Update Content: We use restaurant recommendations and feedback you provide to improve and expand the Solo Sips & Bites database and to create better content for the Nicole Takes Flight blog.
Marketing and Promotion: We may use your information to promote the Services, the #TableForOne movement, and related content through our own channels and through partnerships with third parties. If you submit #TableForOne content to us, we may feature it on our Sites, social media, or other marketing materials with your permission.
Analytics and Research: We use aggregated and anonymized data to conduct research, generate statistics about the Services, understand our audience demographics and interests, and measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing efforts.
Legal Compliance and Protection: We use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes; to enforce our Terms of Use and other agreements; to protect the rights, property, and safety of Nicole Everett, our users, and others; and to detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, and technical problems.
Affiliate Partnerships: We use information about your interactions with affiliate links to track referrals and earn commissions from affiliate partners. This helps support the free Services we provide.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent: We may share your information when you give us explicit permission to do so, such as when you submit content for us to feature on our Sites or social media.
Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting, analytics, email delivery, customer support, and marketing services. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and to protect the confidentiality and security of your information.
Social Media Platforms: When you interact with us on social media or when we feature your user-generated content, information may be shared with and visible on those social media platforms in accordance with their terms and privacy policies.
Affiliate Partners: We may share limited information with affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions. This typically includes anonymized or aggregated data rather than personally identifiable information.
Analytics Partners: We share information with analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how the Services are used. These partners may combine the information we share with other data they have collected about you.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Sites of any such change in ownership or control of your information.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (such as a court order, subpoena, or government agency request). We may also disclose your information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
Aggregated and Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. For example, we may share statistics about restaurant database usage, blog readership demographics, or #TableForOne movement participation.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to enhance your experience on the Services.
4.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing history.
4.2 Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the Sites. The Services cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to track metrics like page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the Services to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Marketing Cookies: These cookies may be used to track your activity across websites to deliver more relevant advertising and to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. We may use these cookies in connection with affiliate partnerships and social media advertising.
4.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Services are placed by third-party service providers, such as analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
4.4 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of the Services may not function properly.
You can also manage your cookie preferences through various opt-out tools:
•Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
•Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from NAI member companies at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
•Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA ): You can opt out of interest-based advertising from DAA member companies at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
Please note that opting out of cookies does not mean you will no longer receive advertising; it means the advertising you see may be less relevant to your interests.
4.5 Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our Sites do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals or similar mechanisms.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
The Services contain links to third-party websites, services, and resources, including restaurant websites, booking platforms (such as OpenTable and Resy ), social media platforms, and affiliate partners. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites and services.
When you click on a third-party link or interact with a third-party service, you are subject to that third party’s terms of use and privacy policy. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites and services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Affiliate Links: Some links on the Services are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you make a purchase through those links. When you click on an affiliate link, the affiliate partner may collect information about you in accordance with their privacy policy. Our use of affiliate links does not affect your privacy rights or the price you pay.
Social Media Integration: The Services may include social media features and widgets (such as Instagram feeds, Facebook Like buttons, Pinterest pins, or Twitter share buttons). These features may collect information about your IP address, the page you are visiting, and may set cookies to enable the feature to function properly. Social media features and widgets are hosted by third parties or directly on our Sites. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include:
•Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers
•Regular security assessments and updates to our systems and software
•Access controls to limit who can access your information
•Secure hosting and data storage with reputable service providers
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. You acknowledge and accept that you provide your information at your own risk.
If we become aware of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable laws and take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact of the breach.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
User-Generated Content: Content you submit to us (such as restaurant recommendations, comments, or #TableForOne photos) may be retained indefinitely as part of our content library and database.
Contact Information: We retain contact information (such as email addresses from inquiries) for as long as necessary to respond to your request and for a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping purposes.
Usage Data: We retain usage data and analytics information in aggregated or anonymized form for as long as it is useful for improving the Services and understanding our audience.
Legal Obligations: We may retain certain information as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and for other legitimate business purposes.
When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable laws.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws. These rights may include:
Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of that information.
Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as when we need to retain information for legal compliance or legitimate business purposes).
Right to Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we provide your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that information to another controller.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 13 below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please see Section 11 below for more information.
European Residents: If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Please see Section 12 below for more information.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 13 below.
10. International Data Transfers
The Services are operated in the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
By using the Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we will ensure that any transfers of your personal information to countries outside the EEA are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information.
11.1 Categories of Personal Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information as defined by the CCPA:
•Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, device identifiers
•Internet or Network Activity: Browsing history, search history, interactions with the Services
•Geolocation Data: General location based on IP address
•Inferences: Preferences and characteristics derived from your activity
11.2 How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information for the purposes described in Section 2 of this Privacy Policy, including to provide and improve the Services, communicate with you, conduct analytics, and for marketing purposes.
11.3 How We Share Personal Information
We share personal information with service providers, analytics partners, social media platforms, and affiliate partners as described in Section 3 of this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
11.4 Your CCPA Rights
As a California resident, you have the right to:
•Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected the information, the business or commercial purposes for collecting the information, and the categories of third parties with whom we share the information.
•Right to Delete: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
•Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Request that we not sell your personal information. (Note: We do not sell personal information.)
•Right to Non-Discrimination: Exercise your CCPA rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [your email address]. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within 45 days.
11.5 Shine the Light Law
California’s “Shine the Light” law permits California residents to request information about the disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal data.
12.1 Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
•Consent: When you have given us explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes (such as subscribing to our newsletter or submitting content).
•Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as operating and improving the Services, conducting analytics, and marketing) and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
•Legal Obligations: When processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
12.2 Your GDPR Rights
As a resident of the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:
•Right to Access: Request access to your personal data and receive a copy.
•Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
•Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
•Right to Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
•Right to Data Portability: Request your personal data in a portable format.
•Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
•Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
•Right to Lodge a Complaint: Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information in Section 13 below.
12.3 Data Controller
For the purposes of GDPR, the data controller is:
Nicole Everett
Nicole Takes Flight / Solo Sips & Bites
Email: nicole@nicoletakesflight.com
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Nicole Everett
Nicole Takes Flight / Solo Sips & Bites
Email: nicole@nicoletakesflight.com
Website: nicoletakesflight.com
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy and post the revised policy on the Sites.
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will provide additional notice, such as by posting a prominent notice on the Sites, sending you an email notification (if we have your email address), or by other means as required by applicable law.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your information. Your continued use of the Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND UNDERSTAND HOW WE COLLECT, USE, AND SHARE YOUR INFORMATION.
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