Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
At Eat By State, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This policy explains our data practices in plain language.
📊Information We Collect
Automatic Technical Data — When you visit, we collect device type, browser, approximate location (country/region), pages visited, and time spent.
Search & Interaction Data — Search queries, which states and dishes you view, ingredient checklists, and cooking steps you mark complete.
Voluntary Information — Only what you send us: your email and message if you contact us at eatbystate@gmail.com.
We do NOT collect names, postal addresses, phone numbers, or payment information.
Cookies & Tracking
We use four types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Preference Cookies
Remember your filter selections and recipe progress.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand popular content and improve the site.
Advertising Cookies
Display relevant ads and measure their performance.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies won't affect your ability to use the site.
Third-Party Analytics & Advertising
Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic. Data is collected anonymously. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
Google AdSense — We may display ads via Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests. Manage preferences at Google Ad Settings.
🎯How We Use Your Information
- Provide & improve the site — deliver functionality, fix issues, optimise content
- Understand usage — see which states and dishes are most popular
- Personalisation — remember your filter and recipe preferences
- Security — detect and prevent malicious activity
- Communication — respond to your enquiries and feedback
🔒Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers (hosting, analytics, email) bound by confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities when required by law or court order
- Acquirers in the event of a business transfer (users will be notified)
🔐Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption, access controls, and regular security reviews. No method of internet transmission is 100% secure, but we take reasonable precautions to protect your data.
✅Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. Contact us at eatbystate@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
👨👩👧👦Children's Privacy
Eat By State is for a general audience and does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it promptly.
📝Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance.
✉️Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach us at:
eatbystate@gmail.com