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PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 15, 2026
Effective: February 15, 2026

 

This Privacy Policy applies to the website publicoboston.com (“Site”) and describes how Publico Boston (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information you provide when you visit or interact with our Site or when you make or manage reservations through third-party services such as OpenTable. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically when you interact with our Site or ads:

A. Personal Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact information (e.g., name, email, phone number, mailing address)

  • Information submitted through forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups)

  • Data you provide when interacting with our social media pages or ads

  • Any other information you voluntarily submit

 

B. Automatically Collected Information

  • Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system)

  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click-throughs)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies used for analytics and advertising

  • Ad interaction data from social media platforms

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site

  • Process and respond to inquiries you submit

  • Improve our Site’s functionality and user experience

  • Analyze trends and user behavior

  • Deliver targeted ads on social media and third-party platforms

  • Communicate with you, including sending updates and marketing messages

  • Comply with legal obligations
     

 

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect usage and advertising data. This may include:

  • Essential cookies for Site functionality

  • Analytics cookies for performance measurement

  • Advertising cookies to deliver interest-based ads on social media and other sites
     

You may be able to control cookie preferences through your browser settings, or via consent tools on our Site.


 

4. Third-Party Services & Sharing

  • OpenTable Reservations: Our Site links to reservation services powered by OpenTable. When you book a reservation through OpenTable, your data is processed by OpenTable according to their privacy practices. We do not control the personal information OpenTable collects or how it uses or shares it. For details on how OpenTable handles data, please review their privacy policy here:
    OpenTable Privacy Policy – reservation platform data practices.

  • Social Media & Advertising Platforms: We may share information with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) to assist with ad targeting and analytics. These platforms may use tracking technologies to collect data about your interactions.
    Ads served through these platforms are subject to their respective privacy and data use policies.

  • Analytics & Other Service Providers: We use third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our Site. These tools collect data about your use of the Site and may use cookies and similar technologies.

  • Legal & Safety Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a legal process.


 

5. Your Choices

  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You may unsubscribe or opt-out at any time by following the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Cookies & Tracking: Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. Opting out of certain cookies may affect functionality.

  • OpenTable Data Opt-Out: If you have an OpenTable account, you may have options through OpenTable to control how your data is shared by them.
     

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.


 

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.


 

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.


 

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:
info@publicoboston.com

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