Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 3, 2026
North 43 Bistro (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit https://north43bistro.com (the “Website”), make a reservation, or contact us.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us:
- Name, email address, and phone number when you submit a contact or event inquiry form, or contact us by phone or email.
- Reservation details (party size, date, time, special requests) when you book through our Website or a reservation platform linked from it.
- Gift certificate requests and any other information you choose to share with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your questions and inquiries.
- Manage reservations, private dining, receptions, and corporate events.
- Process gift certificate requests.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Website.
- Send updates, event news, or offers, only if you have agreed to receive them.
- Protect against fraud and abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Third-Party Services
Our Website uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies:
- Reservation platform: Bookings made through our reservation link are handled under that provider’s privacy policy.
- Google: We display Google reviews and a Google Map, and may use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic.
- Instagram / Facebook (Meta): Our social feed and links connect you to Meta’s platforms.
- Form and hosting providers: We use tools such as WPForms and our web host to run the Website and deliver form submissions.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to make the Website work, measure traffic, and improve your experience. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Website, reservations, and communications.
- Law enforcement or authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
- A successor, if our business is sold or transferred.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may:
- Ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in the email.
- Disable cookies in your browser.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. To make a request, contact us using the details below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe a child has given us information, please contact us and we will delete it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
North 43 Bistro
1 Spring Point Drive, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: 207-747-4009
Email: infonorth43bistro@gmail.com