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  • From Mumbai to Heilbronn — Your Lunch in the Tiffinbox
    From Mumbai to Heilbronn — Your Lunch in the Tiffinbox
  • Biriyani: From Persia, Through Mughal Palaces, to Jaffna
    Biriyani: From Persia, Through Mughal Palaces, to Jaffna
  • Idiyappam — The Rice Noodle of Sri Lanka and Kerala
    Idiyappam — The Rice Noodle of Sri Lanka and Kerala
  • From Mumbai to Heilbronn — Your Lunch in the Tiffinbox
    From Mumbai to Heilbronn — Your Lunch in the Tiffinbox
  • Biriyani: From Persia, Through Mughal Palaces, to Jaffna
    Biriyani: From Persia, Through Mughal Palaces, to Jaffna
  • Idiyappam — The Rice Noodle of Sri Lanka and Kerala
    Idiyappam — The Rice Noodle of Sri Lanka and Kerala
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    📅 Big Fake Tamil Wedding — The Tamil Wedding Night with DJ, Buffet & Dance Floor!
  • MAY
    30
    Maangai Samayal — A Tamil Mango Feast Under the Vaikasi Moon
  • OCT
    25
    Deepavali 2025: Celebrate the Tamil Festival of Lights with Us
  • SEP
    27
    📅 Big Fake Tamil Wedding — The Tamil Wedding Night with DJ, Buffet & Dance Floor!
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Data Controller

The following information is provided in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).

Responsible Entity
THAMARAI Restaurant Heilbronn
Managing Director
Rathika Soosaithasan
Address
Horkheimer Straße 29
Heilbronn
Contact Email
kontakt@thamarai.de
Data Protection Contact
Rathika Soosaithasan

Data Collection

We collect and process personal data only to the extent necessary for providing our services and fulfilling our legitimate business purposes.

Reservation Data

When you make a reservation through our website or order3000 platform, we collect:

  • Name, email address, and phone number
  • Date, time, and party size
  • Special dietary requirements or requests
  • Payment information (processed securely via Stripe)

Online Ordering

For online orders, we collect delivery address, order details, and payment information necessary to process and deliver your order.

Newsletter Subscription

If you subscribe to our newsletter via Ghost Platform, we collect your email address and name (optional) with your explicit consent.

Website Analytics

We use OpenPanel (self-hosted) to analyse website usage patterns. This data is anonymised and does not identify individual users.

Data Processing

We process your personal data in accordance with GDPR principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.

Legal Basis for Processing

  • Contract fulfilment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR) - for reservations and orders
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) - for customer service and fraud prevention
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) - for newsletter subscriptions and marketing
  • Legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) - for tax and accounting requirements

Processing Purposes

  • Managing table reservations and guest preferences
  • Processing food orders and payments
  • Providing customer service and handling complaints
  • Sending promotional offers and updates (with consent)
  • Managing loyalty program benefits via order3000

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

  • Reservation data: 3 years for customer service and repeat booking convenience
  • Order history: 10 years for tax and accounting requirements
  • Financial records: 10 years as per German tax law (§ 147 AO)
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until withdrawal of consent
  • Analytics data: 26 months

You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Measures

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmissions
  • Secure hosting infrastructure (AWS eu-central-1)
  • Role-based access control systems
  • Regular backups and disaster recovery procedures

Organisational Measures

  • Regular staff training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements with all employees
  • Data minimisation principles

Data Sharing

We share your data only with trusted service providers necessary for our operations, all of whom are GDPR compliant:

Third-Party Service Providers

  • order3000 - Restaurant management and reservation system (Switzerland, GDPR compliant).
  • Stripe - Payment processing (EU/US Privacy Shield certified).
  • ProtonMail - Email services (Switzerland, GDPR compliant).
  • Ghost Platform (AWS) - Newsletter management, self-hosted on AWS Frankfurt (Germany).
  • OpenPanel - Analytics platform (self-hosted, no external data sharing).

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers operate from Switzerland, which the EU Commission has recognised as providing adequate data protection. For any transfers outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
  • Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten').
  • Right to Restriction - Request restriction of processing your personal data.
  • Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object - Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: kontakt@thamarai.de

Supervisory Authority

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in Germany if you believe your rights have been violated.

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Understanding Cookies & Data

What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide essential functionality like keeping you logged in, remembering your language preferences, and understanding how you use our services to improve your dining experience.
Why We Collect Cookie Data
We collect cookie data to enhance your experience when making reservations, remember your dietary preferences, analyse which menu items are most popular, and ensure our website functions properly. This helps us provide better service and tailor our offerings to meet our customers' needs.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process essential cookies based on our legitimate interest in providing website functionality (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Optional cookies for analytics and preferences are only set with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can withdraw at any time.

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

Session Management
Maintains your login state and reservation details during your visit, ensuring you don't lose information when navigating between pages.
Security Protection
Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and ensures secure data transmission when making reservations or payments.
Cookie Consent Preferences
Remembers your cookie consent choices so you don't have to set them on every visit.

Optional Cookies (Your Choice)

Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website through our self-hosted OpenPanel analytics. We track page views, popular menu sections, peak booking times, and user journeys to improve our online services. All data is processed on our own servers with no external sharing.
Functionality & Preference Cookies
Remember your language selection (English, German, or Tamil), dietary preferences, favourite dishes, and past orders to provide a personalised experience when you return to our website.
Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
Currently not in use. If we add marketing features in the future, we'll request your consent first. These would help us show relevant offers and measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns.

Cookie Control & Your Rights

Consent Management
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the toggles above or through the cookie settings accessible from any page footer. Your choices are saved and respected across all your visits.
Browser-Based Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including the ability to make online reservations.
Data Subject Rights
You have the right to access, rectify, or delete any personal data collected through cookies. Contact us at kontakt@thamarai.de to exercise these rights.
Updates & Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated through our website.
For questions about our cookie use or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at kontakt@thamarai.de.
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