Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

White Buddha ("we," "us," or "our") operates the restaurant and website located at white-buddha.com. Our address is 12907 Factory Ln Suite D, Louisville, KY 40245, US. You can reach us by phone at +1 (502) 742-9719.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out our contact form (name, phone number, email address, and message)
• Sign up for promotional offers (name, phone number, and email address)
• Place an order through our online ordering system
• Contact us directly by phone, email, or in person

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through standard web analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and customer service requests
• Send you promotional offers, coupons, and restaurant updates only if you have opted in
• Send SMS/text messages only if you have provided explicit written consent
• Process and fulfill orders
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

4. SMS Communications & Mobile Privacy

White Buddha respects your privacy. If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications related to your dining experience, reservations, and restaurant updates.

Text messages may include:

• Reservation confirmations and reminders
• Waitlist notifications
• Online order confirmations and pickup notifications
• Event or private dining updates
• Customer service responses
• Promotions, special offers, and holiday announcements (if separately opted in)

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP.

Mobile Information Protection

• White Buddha does not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent data with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Your phone number and communication preferences are used solely to provide requested reservation, order, and promotional communications.
• All collected information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy and consumer protection laws.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our website, send emails/SMS, or process orders (e.g., Toast POS, email service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.
• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Marketing subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP
• Opt out of email marketing at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at +1 (502) 742-9719.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: