Last Updated: 7th August 2025
1. Introduction
Barcelona Menus (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://barcelonamenus.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable data protection laws.
The data controller for this website is:
Email: editor@barcelonamenus.com
By using our Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data when you use our Site:
A. Information You Provide
- Contact details(if you submit an inquiry via email or forms)
- Preferences(such as language or dietary filters)
B. Automatically Collected Data
- IP address
- Browser type & device information
- Pages visited & interactions(via cookies—see Section 5)
C. Third-Party Data
- Google Analytics(anonymous usage statistics)
- Social media plugins(if you interact with them)
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Providing and improving our Site | Legitimate interest |
| Responding to inquiries | Contractual necessity |
| Analytics & performance tracking | Consent (where required) |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
4. Data Sharing & Transfers
We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:
- Service providers(e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality.
- Legal authoritiesif required by law.
Since we operate in the EU, data is stored within the European Economic Area (EEA) unless transferred with adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
5. Cookies Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance site functionality.
Types We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
| Essential | Site functionality (e.g., language) | Session cookies |
| Analytics | Improve user experience | Google Analytics |
| Preferences | Remember your settings | Language selection |
Managing Cookies
You can disable or delete cookies via your browser settings. However, some features may not work properly.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability (request a copy of your data)
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at editor@barcelonamenus.com. We respond within 30 days.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.
8. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our Site with the “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, email:
editor@barcelonamenus.com
Thank you for trusting Barcelona Menus!