Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Yanji Korean BBQ ("we", "us", "our", or "Company") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our reservation and booking services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide to us and information collected automatically when you use our services:

Reservation Information: Name, phone number, email address (if provided), guest count, preferred date and time, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
Contact Information: Phone number and email for reservation confirmations and communications.
SMS Preferences: Your choice to receive or not receive SMS confirmations and reminders.
Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and time spent on our website (via standard web analytics).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To confirm your reservation and communicate reservation details.
To send SMS confirmations and reminders (only if you opt-in).
To notify you of cancellations or changes to your reservation.
To improve our restaurant services and user experience.
To contact you regarding special offers or promotions (with your consent).
To comply with legal obligations.
To prevent fraud and enhance security.

4. SMS Communications and Opt-Out

When you make a reservation, you have the option to receive SMS confirmations and reminders:

You can opt-in or opt-out of SMS communications at the time of booking.
You can change your SMS preferences at any time by contacting us.
To opt-out of SMS, reply "STOP" to any SMS message, or contact us directly.
If you opt-out, you will not receive reservation confirmations via SMS, but may still receive critical alerts (e.g., cancellation due to restaurant closure).

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

Service Providers: With AWS for data storage and SMS delivery, and with telecommunications providers for message delivery.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, court order, or government request.
Business Transfers: If the restaurant is sold or transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Safety: To protect the safety of our guests, staff, or the public.

6. Data Retention

We retain your reservation information for the duration of your booking and for a reasonable period afterward to handle any follow-up inquiries or disputes. SMS preferences are retained indefinitely to respect your communication choices. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Under UK and EU data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access your personal information.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations).
Opt-out of marketing communications.
Request a copy of your information in a portable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in countries outside the UK and EU, including the United States. By using our services, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

13. Contact Information

Yanji Korean BBQ

Bethnal Green, London, England

Phone: +44 7910 754793

Email: yanjildn@gmail.com

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the above details.

14. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our reservation services.
Consent: You have explicitly consented (e.g., SMS communications).
Legal Obligation: We are required by law to process certain information.
Legitimate Interest: We have a legitimate business interest in improving our services.

15. Entire Agreement

This Privacy Policy constitutes the entire agreement regarding how we handle your personal information and supersedes all prior privacy statements or agreements.