Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 8, 2025

This policy describes how Barb's (we, us, or our) collects, manages, stores, uses, and discloses your personal information. It outlines the privacy framework within which we operate and should be read in conjunction with any supplementary privacy policies and implementation procedures that we may introduce or update periodically.

If you disagree with the terms of this policy, please refrain from providing us with your personal information.

YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND PRIVACY Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, store, use, disclose, and manage your personal information. It also details the physical, electronic, and security measures we employ to protect it. However, by providing personal information through this website, you accept the inherent risks of dealing over the internet and agree not to hold us responsible for any breach of security, unless we have violated a law, acted with gross negligence, or deliberately defaulted on our duties to you. We reserve the right to disclose de-identified information about users to third parties. Complaints about privacy matters are taken seriously, and our complaint handling procedure is outlined in this policy.

DEFINITIONS Information and Records: This policy covers electronic or physical records but excludes publicly available information. Personal Information: Information that identifies you or can reasonably be used to ascertain your identity. Sensitive Information: Includes biometric, criminal, genetic, health, political, philosophical, and membership-related data. We do not typically collect sensitive information.

WHAT TYPES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION DOES BARB'S COLLECT AND HOLD? Depending on your interaction with us, we may collect:

  • Your name and email address.

  • Your phone number (if provided via a contact or event inquiry form).

  • Your date of birth (if you join our Birthday Club).

  • Information you provide when inquiring about events.

  • Technical information, such as the technology used to access our website (e.g., IP address, browser type).

You may refuse to provide personal information, which could affect our ability to respond to your inquiries or provide certain services (like Birthday Club perks).

WHY DOES BARB'S COLLECT, HOLD, USE, AND DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION? We may collect, store, and use your personal information to:

  • Provide you with information about our bar, menu, and events.

  • Send you marketing communications, such as our newsletter, if you opt-in.

  • Respond to your inquiries, feedback, or event requests.

  • Administer our Birthday Club and other loyalty programs.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We may disclose your personal information to:

  • Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website and business.

  • Electronic payment service providers for processing transactions (e.g., event tickets).

  • Government agencies or authorities as legally required.

  • Our professional advisors, such as lawyers and accountants.

USE OF THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE Our website may use services and technologies provided by third parties. Your personal information may be collected directly by third-party service providers like:

  • Google Analytics

  • Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Reservation or event ticketing services

Review their privacy policies to understand how they collect and use your information, which is beyond our control.

DIRECT MARKETING We may use your personal information for marketing purposes where you've consented (implied or explicit). You may opt out anytime via the contact details on our website or the "unsubscribe" link provided in marketing communications.

CROSS-BORDER DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Personal information submitted on our website may be stored in the Cloud. We may share your information with overseas third parties that provide services such as cloud software and maintenance. By providing personal information, you consent to these disclosures.

HOW DOES BARB'S HOLD AND SECURE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? We take reasonable steps to ensure the information we collect is accurate, complete, and relevant. Electronic data is protected by access restrictions and passwords. Despite our security measures, no guarantee can be made against data breaches.

ACCESSING AND CORRECTING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Requests for access to or correction of your personal information must be submitted in writing to us. We will respond reasonably promptly, provided granting access does not impact others' privacy, is not unlawful, and your identity is verifiable.

COMPLAINTS For complaints or concerns about this policy, please contact us at bedstuybarbs@gmail.com. We will respond promptly and professionally to address your concerns.

MORE INFORMATION For any further questions, contact us directly at bedstuybarbs@gmail.com.