Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Oct 30, 2025

Hangout Cafe ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, located at www.Hangoutcafe.ca.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, and phone number, which you may provide when contacting us or signing up for newsletters or reservations.
• Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited to help us understand how our website is used.
• Cookies: Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

All information we collect is used for internal purposes only, including:

• Responding to your inquiries, reservations, or feedback
• Improving our website and services
• Internal analysis to enhance customer experience
• Sending occasional updates or promotions (if you have opted in)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and business, such as Netlify (for our contact form) or MailerLite (for our newsletters). These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we implement safeguards to help ensure your data is protected.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal data
• Opt out of any marketing communications
• Disable cookies via your browser settings

To make any requests regarding your data, please contact us at [email protected].

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

7. Contact Us

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

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.