Privacy Policy – Michael’s Santa Monica
Effective Date: November 6, 2026
Last Reviewed and Updated: November 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Michael’s Santa Monica (“Michael’s,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website ([https://michaelssantamonica.com](https://michaelssantamonica.com)), make online reservations, place orders, visit us in person, or otherwise communicate with us. Our restaurant is located at 1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly to Us
We collect information that you provide directly to us when you make a reservation, inquire about private events, place an order, sign up for updates, or contact us:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Order, Booking, and Event Details: Information related to your dining reservations, private event inquiries, gift card purchases, and orders.
- Information from Third-Party Platforms: If you interact with us through third-party booking, delivery, or ticketing platforms (such as Resy, Tock, Grubhub, or similar services), we receive information necessary to process and fulfill your reservation or order.
B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies, Analytics & Tracking Tech Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Google Analytics)
When you visit our website, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect standard technical information, browser data, and usage metrics (such as pages visited and time spent on site) to help us improve our restaurant services and user experience. Google Analytics utilizes cookies and similar technologies to gather this data upon your arrival. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by utilizing our cookie consent controls or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)nologies)
Depending on your cookie consent preferences, when you visit our website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information using cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies:
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates/times of your visits.
- Google Analytics: With your prior consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our website so we can improve user experience and site performance. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit this site and what pages they visit. You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at
[https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites](https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites)or opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at[https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). - Location Information: If you interact with embedded mapping features (such as Google Maps) or delivery integrations that require location data, those services may process your approximate location to provide directions or delivery estimates.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:
- To process, confirm, and fulfill your dining reservations, private event inquiries, and orders.
- To communicate with you regarding your bookings, inquiries, and customer service requests.
- To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and hospitality services (including analyzing website traffic via consented analytics).
- To manage your privacy and cookie consent preferences.
- To comply with applicable state and federal legal obligations and protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information for monetary compensation. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, such as reservation platforms (e.g., Resy), delivery services, payment processors, website hosting providers, and analytics providers (strictly subject to your cookie consent choices).
- Legal Requirements and Safety: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, subpoena, or in response to a valid legal request, or when necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Michael’s, our guests, or others.
5. Data Security and Retention
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures—including HTTPS/SSL encryption and strict access controls—to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Cookie Management & Your Choices
We utilize a cookie consent banner to inform visitors about our use of analytics. You can manage your preferences or withdraw your consent for Google Analytics tracking at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer. Additionally, our website automatically respects Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by participating web browsers.
7. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA) & “Do Not Sell or Share”
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:
- Right to Know and Access: You have the right to request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt Out of “Sale” or “Sharing” (“Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”): While Michael’s Santa Monica does not sell personal information for money, the use of certain third-party analytics or advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” under California law. You may opt out of all non-essential cookies at any time by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (or Cookie Preferences) link in our website footer, by clicking “Decline” on our consent banner, or by visiting our site with a Global Privacy Control (GPC) browser signal enabled.
- Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 below.
8. Third-Party Platforms and External Links
When you interact with third-party platforms linked from our website (such as Resy, Grubhub, or Google Maps), their own independent privacy policies govern their collection and use of your information. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those platforms directly.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We review and update this Privacy Policy at least once every twelve (12) months to reflect changes in our practices and evolving privacy regulations. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Michael’s Santa Monica
1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403
Email: [email protected]
