Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2026

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Hey there! We believe in being straightforward about how we handle information. BetterSource connects conscious consumers with restaurants committed to local sourcing, and we want you to understand exactly what data we collect and how we use it.

1. Who We Are & What This Covers

BetterSource (operating as Better Source - Restaurant Supply Insight) is a platform that helps people find restaurants committed to sourcing from local farms and suppliers. This privacy policy covers:

2. Information We Collect

For General Visitors (Consumers)

When you use our map to find restaurants, we automatically collect:

We do NOT collect:
  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Any personal identifying information
  • Your account credentials (we don't have user accounts)

For Restaurants

When restaurants apply to be listed on BetterSource, we collect:

Restaurant Information:

Contact Person Information:

Optional Information:

Payment Information

Important: We do NOT collect or store any payment information directly. All payments are processed through Stripe, a certified payment processor. When you click a payment link, you leave our site and complete payment on Stripe's secure platform.

What happens:

  • You click our payment link → redirected to Stripe
  • You enter payment info on Stripe's site (not ours)
  • Stripe processes your payment
  • Stripe confirms payment to us (we only receive confirmation, not your card details)

For information about how Stripe handles your payment data, visit: https://stripe.com/privacy

3. How We Use Your Information

For Consumers

We use the automatically collected data to:

For Restaurants

We use restaurant information to:

We'll never:

4. When We Share Information

We keep information private, except in these specific situations:

Service Providers

We work with trusted companies that help us run BetterSource:

These companies only get the information they need to do their job, and they're contractually required to keep it safe.

Public Information

The following restaurant information is PUBLIC and visible to anyone using our map:

Contact person information (name, email, title) is kept private and never displayed publicly.

Legal Requirements

We might have to share information if legally required (like if we get a court order), but we'll fight unnecessary requests and notify you when legally allowed to do so.

Business Changes

If BetterSource gets acquired or merged with another company, your information would transfer to the new owners. We'd let you know beforehand and ensure your rights are protected.

5. Third-Party Platforms

We use various platforms, and each has its own privacy policy:

Pro tip: You can copy any privacy policy into ChatGPT or Claude and ask it to explain the concerning parts. We encourage you to do this with any service you use!

6. Your Rights & Controls

For Consumers

Location Permissions:

Cookies:

For Restaurants

You have complete control over your information:

Update Your Information:

Access Your Data:

Delete Your Information:

Marketing Preferences:

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: bettersource@gmail.com

We're real people who actually read and respond to emails.

7. Data Security

We take security seriously:

Technical Measures:

Payment Security:

Restaurant Data:

Reality Check: Nothing online is 100% secure. We'll always be transparent if there's ever a security incident that affects you.

8. Cookies & Tracking

Essential Cookies

These keep our website working properly:

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand:

This helps us make BetterSource better for everyone.

Your Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Note: Blocking all cookies might prevent some features from working properly, but that's your choice.

9. Children's Privacy

BetterSource is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If you're a parent and think your child has shared information with us, please contact us immediately and we'll delete it.

10. International Users

BetterSource operates from the United States and currently focuses on Colorado-based restaurants. If you're using our services from another country, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US.

Different countries have different privacy laws. By using BetterSource, you acknowledge this transfer and processing.

11. Data Retention

For Restaurants:

For Consumers:

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you're a California resident, you have additional rights:

Right to Know:

Right to Delete:

Right to Opt-Out:

Right to Non-Discrimination:

To exercise these rights, contact us at: bettersource@gmail.com

13. Changes to This Policy

We'll update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

For restaurants: Continuing your subscription means you accept any changes.

For consumers: Continuing to use our map means you accept any changes.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy? Want to exercise your rights? Just want to chat about privacy in general?

We're real people running a real business, and we actually read and respond to our emails. No chatbots here!

Summary (TL;DR)

For people using the map:

  • We don't collect personal info about you
  • You can use our map anonymously
  • We use basic analytics to make the map better
  • Your location data (if you share it) helps find nearby restaurants

For restaurants:

  • We collect business info to display your listing
  • Contact info stays private
  • Stripe handles all payments (we never see your card)
  • You control your data and can delete it anytime

For everyone:

  • We don't sell data to anyone
  • We use trusted service providers
  • We're transparent about our practices
  • We're real people who respond to emails

Thanks for trusting us with your information. We don't take that lightly, and we're committed to handling it with the same care we'd want for our own.

Questions? Email us at bettersource@gmail.com

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This privacy policy was created to be straightforward and honest. If anything is unclear, please ask us - we're happy to explain.