Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 6, 2026
1. Information We Collect
Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is stored securely in our database and used solely to send you our biweekly newsletter.
Reviews: When you submit a community review, we collect the name you provide (or "Anonymous"), your rating, and comment. Reviews are publicly visible on the site.
Usage data: We may collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited, browser type, and device information through standard web analytics to improve the site experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send our biweekly newsletter featuring shop spotlights, flavor highlights, and community reviews
- To display community reviews on shop pages
- To improve the site experience through anonymous analytics
- To respond to feedback and shop submission requests
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We use the following service providers to operate the site:
- Supabase for database hosting and authentication
- Resend for sending newsletter emails
- Google for maps and places data
4. Cookies
We use essential cookies to maintain site functionality (e.g., authentication sessions). We may also use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email
- Request deletion of your personal data by contacting us
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request its deletion.
6. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Community reviews are retained indefinitely as public content. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
7. Security
We use industry-standard security measures including encrypted connections (HTTPS), row-level security policies on our database, and secure authentication. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Peninsula Scoops is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
Peninsula Scoops
450 Middlefield Rd
Atherton, CA 94027
Email: notifications@peninsulascoops.com