Privacy Policy – Michael’s New York
Effective Date: November 6, 2026
Last Reviewed and Updated: November 6, 2026
1. Introduction
Michael’s New York (“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://michaelsnewyork.com](https://michaelsnewyork.com)), make online reservations, place orders, visit us in person, or otherwise communicate with us. Our restaurant is located at 4 West 55th Street NEW YORK, NY 10019.
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 Data Protection and Privacy Rights
Depending on your location (including under the GDPR and CCPA), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- The Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- The Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
To exercise any of these rights, please submit your request to us at [email protected]. We will respond within thirty (30) days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated..
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:
Name: Michael’s New York
URL: https://michaelsnewyork.com
Address: 24 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019
Email: [email protected]
Data Controller: Michael’s Santa Monica, located at 1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403. For all privacy inquiries, data requests, or GDPR/CCPA questions, contact our data protection team directly at [email protected].
