Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Southside Bistro collects when you use our website, and how we handle and protect that information.

Effective Date: July 18, 2026

Information We Collect

We only collect information that you explicitly provide to us when submitting our contact or inquiry forms (such as name, email address, phone, and party details) or when booking reservations.

OpenTable Reservations

Online table bookings are processed directly through OpenTable. When you book a table, OpenTable collects reservation details, contact info, and seating preferences to manage your booking. Please review OpenTable's Privacy Policy to understand how your information is handled.

Cloudflare Turnstile & Form Security

To protect our contact form from automated spam and abuse, we integrate Cloudflare Turnstile. Turnstile evaluates browser characteristics to verify human interaction without tracking cookies or storing personal details. Data processed is subject to the Cloudflare Privacy Policy.

Cookies & Local Storage

We use temporary browser session storage (such as sessionStorage) to track user actions during a visit. For example, we set a flag when our launch splash screen completes so you are not repeatedly shown the intro overlay as you browse different pages. This is stored entirely on your local device and is not transmitted to us or third parties.

Information Retention

We retain email inquiries submitted through our contact form only for as long as necessary to address your specific question or confirm private event details. We do not sell, rent, or share guest contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy procedures, please call the restaurant directly at 907.344.8410.