Data Deletion Request

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how to request deletion of your personal data from YouTable.

Last Updated: June 30, 2025

Your Right to Data Deletion

Under data protection regulations including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), you have the right to request deletion of your personal data. YouTable respects this right and provides clear procedures for data deletion requests.

What Data We Collect

YouTable may collect and store the following types of personal data:

πŸ‘€ Personal Information

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number)
  • Account credentials and authentication data
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Payment and billing information (processed by secure third parties)

🍽️ Reservation Data

  • Restaurant reservation history
  • Special dietary requirements and preferences
  • Feedback and reviews
  • Communication with restaurants

πŸͺ Restaurant Owner Data

  • Restaurant information and business details
  • Menu and pricing information
  • Operational data (time slots, capacity)
  • Customer interaction history

πŸ“± Technical Data

  • Device information and app usage analytics
  • Location data (when explicitly provided)
  • Log files and error reports
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How to Request Data Deletion

Important Notice

Deleting your data is permanent and cannot be undone. You will lose access to your account, reservation history, and all associated data. Please consider this carefully before proceeding.

You can request deletion of your personal data through any of the following methods:

Method 1: Through Your Account Settings

  1. Log into your YouTable account
  2. Navigate to Account Settings
  3. Click on "Privacy & Data"
  4. Select "Delete My Account"
  5. Follow the confirmation steps

Processing Time: Immediate deletion with 30-day recovery period

Method 2: Email Request

Send an email to our Data Protection Officer:

Email: privacy@youtable.io
Subject: Data Deletion Request - [Your Email Address]

Please include in your email:

  • Your full name
  • Email address associated with your account
  • Phone number (if applicable)
  • Reason for deletion (optional)
  • Confirmation statement: "I request deletion of all my personal data"

Processing Time: 5-10 business days

What Gets Deleted

When you request data deletion, we will permanently remove:

βœ… Will Be Deleted

  • β€’ Personal profile information
  • β€’ Account credentials
  • β€’ Reservation history
  • β€’ Preferences and settings
  • β€’ Communication history
  • β€’ Reviews and feedback
  • β€’ Marketing preferences

⚠️ May Be Retained

  • β€’ Transaction records (legal requirement)
  • β€’ Aggregated analytics (anonymized)
  • β€’ Security logs (fraud prevention)
  • β€’ Legal compliance data
  • β€’ Business records (tax purposes)

Note: Some data may be retained for legal, regulatory, or legitimate business purposes as permitted by applicable laws. We will only retain the minimum necessary data for the shortest time required.

Deletion Process & Timeline

1

Request Received

We acknowledge your deletion request within 2 business days

2

Identity Verification

We verify your identity to protect your data from unauthorized deletion

3

Data Deletion

We permanently delete your data from our active systems within 30 days

4

Confirmation

We send you confirmation once the deletion process is complete

Backup Systems & Third Parties

Your data may exist in backup systems and with third-party services. Here's how we handle deletion:

πŸ”„ Backup Systems

Data in backup systems is automatically purged within 90 days of deletion from active systems.

πŸ’³ Payment Processors

Payment data with Stripe and other processors follows their retention policies for legal compliance.

πŸ“§ Email Services

Email data with service providers is deleted according to their data retention policies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about data deletion or need assistance:

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@youtable.io
Response Time: 2-3 business days

Customer Support

Email: support@youtable.io
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-6PM UTC

Your Additional Rights

Beyond data deletion, you have other rights regarding your personal data:

πŸ“‹ Data Access

Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you

✏️ Data Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

πŸ“€ Data Portability

Request your data in a machine-readable format

🚫 Processing Restriction

Request limitation of how we process your data

Updates to This Policy

We may update this data deletion policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
  • We'll notify users of significant changes via email or in-app notification
  • Continued use of YouTable constitutes acceptance of the updated policy