1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use our Calculators, you may provide:
Contact Information:
- Name
- Email address
- Business name (optional)
Business Information for Calculations:
- Financial data (revenue, expenses, costs)
- Location information (address, market tier)
- Operational details (concept type, square footage, seating)
- Business characteristics (ownership structure, lease terms)
All business information you enter is used solely to generate your analysis and is stored securely.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Calculators, we automatically collect:
Technical Information:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited and features used
- Date and time of access
Cookies and Tracking:
- We use cookies to remember your session and preferences
- Analytics cookies help us improve the Calculators
- Payment processing cookies are used during checkout
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide Services:
- Generate your calculator results
- Send your analysis reports via email
- Process payments for paid tiers
- Manage your account access
Communicate with You:
- Send your requested reports
- Respond to your questions
- Provide customer support
- Send occasional updates about calculator improvements (you can opt out)
Improve Our Services:
- Understand how calculators are used
- Identify technical issues
- Enhance user experience
- Develop new features
Compliance and Protection:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud or abuse
- Enforce our Terms and Conditions
- Protect our rights and property
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
- Secure database storage
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Payment data handled by PCI-compliant processors (Stripe)
However, no internet transmission is completely secure. You use the Calculators at your own risk.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information:
- Account data: As long as your account is active
- Calculation inputs: For 90 days after last access (to allow result retrieval)
- Email addresses: Until you unsubscribe from communications
- Payment records: As required by law (typically 7 years)
- Anonymous analytics: Indefinitely for service improvement
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
6. Your Rights
Access and Download:
- Request a copy of your stored information
- Download your calculation results
Correction:
- Update or correct your contact information
- Modify saved calculation inputs
Deletion:
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Unsubscribe from email communications
- Note: Some information may be retained as required by law
Opt-Out:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails (link in every email)
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (may limit functionality)
To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@blueorbiting.com.
8. Third-Party Services
Our Calculators integrate with:
Stripe (payment processing)
- Subject to Stripe's Privacy Policy
- Handles credit card information securely
- Blue Orbit does not store full payment card details
Supabase (database hosting)
- Subject to Supabase's Privacy Policy
- Provides secure data storage
- Data encrypted at rest and in transit
Google Analytics (usage analytics)
- Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- Anonymized usage statistics
- Can be disabled via browser plugins
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices. Review their policies independently.
9. Children's Privacy
The Calculators are intended for business professionals and are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If we learn we've collected information from someone under 18, we will delete it promptly.
10. International Users
Blue Orbit operates in the United States. If you access the Calculators from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
By using the Calculators, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and processing according to this Privacy Policy and U.S. law.
11. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know:
- Categories of information collected
- Purposes for collection
- Categories of third parties with whom information is shared
Right to Delete:
Request deletion of personal information
Right to Opt-Out:
Blue Orbit does not sell personal information, so no opt-out is necessary
Non-Discrimination:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights
To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at legal@blueorbiting.com.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Material changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to registered users
- Prominent notice on the calculator interface
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data:
Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting
Email: legal@blueorbiting.com
Website: blueorbiting.com
Response Time: We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days.
By using the Blue Orbit Restaurant Calculators, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our collection and use of information as described.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Calculators.