Privacy Policy for Blue Goose Tavern

Last Updated: 10-31-2024

Introduction

At Blue Goose Tavern, we prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, interact with our content, or engage with our services. This policy also covers data handling by third-party services and tools, such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, WordPress, and Bluehost, to ensure compliance with all relevant privacy standards.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide through our website or when interacting with our social media and digital platforms. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, or any other information provided through forms, subscriptions, or account creation.
• Non-Personal Information (NPI): Browser type, IP address, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
• Cookie Data: Information from cookies to help us enhance the user experience and understand website usage patterns.

2. Data Collection and Use of Third-Party Services

To provide a seamless user experience, we use various third-party tools and services. These services collect data in compliance with their privacy policies.

• Google Products
  

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, visitor trends, and user engagement on our website. This data includes IP addresses, device information, and browsing behavior. We use this information to improve our content and services.
  • Google Ads: We may use Google Ads for advertising purposes. Google Ads may collect data on user behavior and preferences to deliver personalized ads.
  • Google Tag Manager: Used for managing and deploying marketing tags on our website.
  • Google reCAPTCHA: Protects our website from spam and abuse by using cookies and identifying online bots.

• Meta Products (Facebook, Instagram)
  

  • Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions, customizes ad experiences, and provides analytics on user engagement through our Facebook and Instagram presence.
  • Custom Audiences and Retargeting: Meta products help us target and retarget ads based on user behavior on our website and Meta’s platforms.

• Microsoft Products
  

  • Microsoft Advertising (formerly Bing Ads): Collects data on user behavior to deliver targeted ads across Microsoft’s search network.
  • Clarity: Used to understand how users interact with our site and to improve user experience through behavior tracking.

• WordPress Products
  

  • Plugins and Tools: We use WordPress plugins for website management, SEO optimization, and form submissions. Data collected includes form inputs, IP addresses, and general engagement metrics.
  • Jetpack: Tracks website traffic and visitor behavior for analytics purposes.

• Bluehost
  

  • Hosting Services: Bluehost hosts our website and stores website data. This includes basic server logs, IP addresses, and other technical information for security and maintenance.
  • SSL Certificate: Ensures secure connections by encrypting data sent to and from our website.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to personalize your experience, track usage patterns, and understand engagement on our site. Third-party services such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and Microsoft Advertising may also set cookies on our behalf. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

4. How We Use Your Information

The data we collect may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide, personalize, and improve our services and website.
• To communicate with you about events, promotions, and updates.
• To monitor website traffic, usage, and trends for website optimization.
• To enable advertising and marketing efforts, including retargeting and personalization.
• To ensure the security and functionality of our website.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with third parties only in the following situations:

• With trusted third-party service providers, such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, WordPress, and Bluehost, to help operate our website and deliver our services.
• If required by law or to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or governmental requests.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have rights over your personal data. Depending on your location, you may be entitled to:

• Access your personal data held by us.
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications.
• Restrict or object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact email or phone number].

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or in accordance with regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the date of the last revision noted.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Blue Goose Tavern
1604 Bay St. Port Orchard, WA
Email: laurabluegoose@gmail.com
Phone: (360) 443-2611

Thank you for trusting Blue Goose Tavern with your privacy.

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