Location
When you request a nearby spin, your browser may ask for permission to access your current location. PlateLuck uses those coordinates to request nearby eatery data. PlateLuck does not request background location. If you enter a city or postal code instead, the query is sent to an OpenStreetMap geocoding service and the result may be cached in your browser.
Local browser storage
Radius, cuisine, Smart Pick preferences, Saved Bites, recent picks and some nearby search results may be stored locally in your browser. This allows repeat use without a PlateLuck account.
Restaurant hours
When map data includes an opening-hours value, PlateLuck may use a browser-side parser to interpret whether the place appears open. Hours can be incomplete or outdated, so confirm directly when timing matters.
Advertising
PlateLuck includes Google AdSense site code while the site is being reviewed/prepared for Google advertising. Google and its partners may use cookies or similar technologies when ads or measurement are active, subject to Google policies, consent requirements and your browser choices. PlateLuck does not currently create a server-side personal profile for the restaurant picker.
Analytics and changes
The app exposes privacy-conscious event hooks that deliberately omit precise coordinates and manual location text. If analytics, advertising or account features materially change, this notice should be updated.
Last updated: September 8, 2026.