Privacy policy
Example: A Silver Spring taqueria adds a one-page /privacy stating it only collects names and emails from its contact form, never sells them, and deletes inquiries after a year — enough to satisfy GDPR and CCPA without a lawyer.
A page on your site (usually at /privacy) that plainly states what information you collect from visitors, what you use it for, and how you keep it safe. Legally required in the EU (GDPR), California (CCPA), and a growing list of US states.
Why it matters
Even if you only collect emails through a contact form, a missing privacy policy is a legal exposure and a trust red flag. The good news: a one-page, honest policy satisfies most rules. It doesn't need to be written by a lawyer for a site that just has hours and a menu.
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What is privacy policy?
Privacy policy is a page on your site (usually at /privacy) that plainly states what information you collect from visitors, what you use it for, and how you keep it safe. Legally required in the EU (GDPR), California (CCPA), and a growing list of US states.
Why does privacy policy matter for a restaurant?
Even if you only collect emails through a contact form, a missing privacy policy is a legal exposure and a trust red flag. The good news: a one-page, honest policy satisfies most rules. It doesn't need to be written by a lawyer for a site that just has hours and a menu.
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