Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here's how we handle your information transparently and securely.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
In Simple Terms
We respect your privacy. We only collect information you give us directly (like your email when you contact us or join our email list) and basic website analytics to improve our content. We don't sell your information to anyone.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Contact Forms: When you send us a restaurant recommendation or business inquiry, we collect the contact details and message content you provide so we can review and respond to your submission.
- Email List: When you sign up for Zesty Dates emails, we collect your email address and, if you choose to provide them, your first and last name.
- Email Communications: If you email us directly, we collect your email address and any information you include in your message.
Information Automatically Collected
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and general location (city/state level).
- Cookies: Our website and third-party services may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.
- Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically collect information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, and referring pages.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your restaurant recommendations and questions
- To review and respond to business and collaboration inquiries
- To send email updates you requested, including new reviews, weekend ideas, and other Zesty Dates news
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To understand which blog posts and restaurant reviews are most popular
- To ensure our website is working properly and securely
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We use trusted providers such as Google Analytics for website traffic and Resend for email delivery. These providers process information only to provide their services to us.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Third-Party Services
Our website uses several third-party services:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics. View Google's Privacy Policy
- Resend: For storing email-list contacts and delivering requested emails. View Resend's Privacy Policy
- TikTok: We embed TikTok videos. View TikTok's Privacy Policy
- Social Media Platforms: Links to Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are governed by their respective privacy policies
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we have about you
- Request correction of any inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Unsubscribe from Zesty Dates marketing emails at any time using the link in an email
- Opt out of Google Analytics by using Google's opt-out tool
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. State Privacy Rights
Multi-State Compliance: We comply with privacy laws in all applicable states. If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, Montana, Florida, Delaware, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, or other states with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have additional rights including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to delete your personal information
- Right to correct inaccurate information
- Right to opt out of certain data processing
- Right to data portability (where applicable)
All Users: Regardless of where you live, we extend these privacy protections to all our users and will work with you to address any privacy concerns.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, or if you would like to exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us: