Welcome to NateEatsHawaii.com ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by NateEatsHawaii LLC, a Hawaii limited liability company. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our Website, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise interact with our content. NateEatsHawaii LLC acts as the data controller for personal information collected through this Website. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. This document is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
2. Information We Collect
Information you voluntarily provide: email address (newsletter signup), name and message content (contact forms), and any details you submit through giveaways, comments, or correspondence
Automatically collected technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, language preference, referring URL, and timestamps
Usage and analytics data: pages visited, time spent on each page, scroll depth, click patterns, search queries within the site, and traffic sources
Cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in Section 4
Aggregated, non-identifying statistics derived from any of the above
3. How We Use Your Information
To send our weekly food guide newsletter and occasional updates about new restaurants, guides, and content
To improve our Website performance, content quality, and user experience
To respond to inquiries, contact form submissions, and giveaway entries
To analyze traffic patterns and understand how visitors discover and navigate the site
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, abuse, or security threats
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests from authorities
To enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance Website performance, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our content. For visitors located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions requiring prior consent, non-essential cookies will only be set after you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner. Cookies on this site are set by:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) โ measures website traffic, session behavior, and usage patterns. GA4 collects data including IP addresses (anonymized), device information, and page interactions. Google Consent Mode v2 is implemented for EEA visitors. You may opt out using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) โ measures the effectiveness of content shared on Meta platforms. Meta Pixel collects IP addresses, page views, clicks, cookie identifiers, browser and device information, and Facebook account linkage where applicable. Data is transferred to Meta Platforms, Inc. in the United States. For EEA visitors, Meta Pixel only fires after explicit consent
Cloudflare โ provides website security, bot mitigation, performance optimization, and privacy-respecting web analytics. Cloudflare processes IP addresses and HTTP request data for security purposes
MailerLite โ manages newsletter subscriptions and tracks email engagement. MailerLite acts as our data processor under a data processing agreement
Essential first-party cookies โ to remember your language preference (EN/JP) and other site settings
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or use private browsing mode at any time. Disabling cookies may limit some site features. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where technically feasible. Your browser may also send a "Do Not Track" signal; we respect such signals where supported by our analytics providers.
5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. The following third-party service providers process visitor data on our behalf as data processors under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements:
Google Analytics (GA4) โ operated by Google LLC, certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework for transatlantic data transfers
Meta Pixel (Facebook) โ operated by Meta Platforms, Inc., certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Cloudflare, Inc. โ provides website security, performance optimization, and analytics; certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
MailerLite (UAB MailerLite) โ stores email addresses and sends newsletters on our behalf; ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, with EU data stored in Germany and the Netherlands
Our hosting provider โ stores website files and processes server logs
Each service operates under its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them. We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of NateEatsHawaii LLC, our users, or others. We may add additional services in the future and will update this policy accordingly.
6. Data Security & Retention
We apply industry-standard security measures including encrypted HTTPS connections, secure third-party processors, and access controls. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Specific retention periods: newsletter subscriber data is retained while your subscription is active and deleted within 30 days of unsubscribe; contact form submissions are retained for 12 to 24 months and then deleted; Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months; Cloudflare server and access logs are retained for 30 to 90 days for security purposes; cookie consent records are retained for the duration of your consent plus up to 3 years as compliance evidence. In the event of a data breach affecting Hawaii residents, NateEatsHawaii LLC will provide notification in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 487N.
7. Your Rights
Right to access the personal data we hold about you
Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to object to or restrict certain processing activities
Right to data portability where technically feasible
Right to unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in every email
Right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your jurisdiction
For European Economic Area and United Kingdom visitors: rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, with NateEatsHawaii LLC acting as data controller. The legal bases for processing are consent (for non-essential cookies and marketing), legitimate interest (for site security and analytics), and contractual necessity (for newsletter delivery)
For California residents: rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information
For Japanese residents: rights under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), including the right to access, correct, and request deletion of personal information. NateEatsHawaii LLC processes personal information in the United States, which may have different data protection standards than Japan. By using the Website, you consent to the cross-border transfer of your data to the United States
8. Third-Party Links & International Visitors
NateEatsHawaii includes links to external websites and social media platforms (including Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Google Maps, and restaurant websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or accuracy of these third-party sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately. The Website is operated from the United States and hosted in the U.S. If you access the Website from outside the United States, including from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Japan, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence. Where applicable, we rely on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, Standard Contractual Clauses, or your explicit consent as legal bases for international data transfers.
9. Children's Privacy
NateEatsHawaii is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact hello@nateeatshawaii.com immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable laws. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
11. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or to exercise any of your rights under this policy, please contact us at:
