Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

SAORI Japanese Kitchen ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter

When you subscribe to our Substack newsletter, we collect your email address (and your name, if you choose to share it). This is handled through Substack, the platform we use to send our newsletters.

When you visit our website

Like most websites, our site may automatically collect some basic technical information when you visit, such as:

• Your browser type and version
• Pages you visit on our site
• The date and time of your visit
• Your general location (country/region, not specific address)

This helps us understand what content visitors enjoy so we can improve our site. We do not use this information to personally identify you.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you the newsletter you subscribed to
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Analyze how visitors use our site so we can improve it
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our site and communicate with you. These services have their own privacy policies:

• Substack — for newsletter delivery (Substack Privacy Policy)
• Linktree — for our contact form (Linktree Privacy Policy)
• DreamHost — for website hosting (DreamHost Privacy Policy)

Cookies

Our website uses minimal cookies — small text files that help websites remember information about your visit. These are primarily used for basic site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or for tracking users across other websites.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer. The site will continue to function, though some features may be affected.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccurate information
• Delete your information (you may also unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time)
• Opt out of any communications

To exercise any of these rights, please reach out through the contact form on our homepage. We will respond as soon as possible.

For California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know what information is collected, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.

For European Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), residents of the European Economic Area have additional rights regarding their personal data, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Significant changes will be communicated through our newsletter or a notice on the site.