This Privacy Policy describes how The Malt Shop ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit maltshop.shop (the "Site") or place a takeout order with us. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information we collect
We collect only the information we need to run a small takeout restaurant. Specifically:
Information you provide directly
- Takeout orders. When you place a takeout order through the Site, we collect your name, phone number, requested pickup time, and any notes you add to the order. This information is used to prepare and hand over your order.
- Contact form. When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, optional phone number, the subject you select, and the message you write.
- Newsletter. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and the source of the signup (for example, "newsletter page" or "home page").
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our web server automatically logs standard technical information that is generated by your browser and by the server itself:
- IP address (used to route responses and, in the case of forms, to help prevent abuse);
- Browser type and version;
- Operating system;
- Pages requested and the time of the request;
- Referring URL, if any;
- The user-agent string your browser sends.
We do not use this information to build advertising profiles or to track you across other websites.
Cart data
Your shopping cart is stored in your browser's localStorage under the key maltshop_cart. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us until you submit a takeout order. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser's site data. See our Cookie Policy for details on localStorage and cookies.
2. How we use your information
We use the information described above for the following purposes:
- To prepare, schedule, and hand over your takeout order;
- To contact you if there is a problem with your order — for example, if an item is unavailable or your pickup time needs to change;
- To respond to messages you send through the contact form;
- To send you our monthly newsletter, if you have subscribed;
- To detect, prevent, and respond to misuse of the Site (spam, abuse, and similar activity);
- To comply with applicable legal obligations, including tax and record-keeping requirements.
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or automated decision-making. We do not sell your information.
3. How we share your information
We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We use third-party services to host the Site and to load web fonts and icons (see "Third-party services" below). These providers receive technical information necessary to serve their content, which may include your IP address. We do not share the contents of your orders, contact messages, or newsletter signups with them.
- Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, in response to a subpoena or court order, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the safety or rights of any person.
- Business transfer. If The Malt Shop is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be among the assets transferred. You will be notified of any such change by a notice on the Site.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone.
4. Third-party services
The Site loads the following third-party resources when you visit. These services may receive your IP address and information about your browser in order to deliver their content:
- Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com) — serves the typefaces used on the Site. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Font Awesome (cdnjs.cloudflare.com) — serves the icon set used on the Site. Cloudflare's privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
- Google Maps — an embedded map on our Visit page. Google's privacy policy applies when the map loads.
We do not control what these services do with the technical information they receive. If you wish to avoid loading them, you can block them using your browser's privacy settings or an extension such as uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger. The Site will still work, though some fonts, icons, and the embedded map may not display correctly.
5. Cookies and localStorage
We use localStorage to store (a) your shopping cart, and (b) the fact that you have accepted our cookie banner. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics cookies. For a full explanation, see our Cookie Policy.
6. Data retention
- Orders. Order records are retained for a minimum of three years for tax and accounting purposes. After that period they may be archived or deleted.
- Contact messages. Contact form messages are retained for up to two years, or as long as needed to handle your request.
- Newsletter. Your email address is retained until you unsubscribe. Unsubscribe instructions are included in every newsletter.
- Server logs. Server logs are retained for up to ninety days, after which they are rotated and deleted.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you share with us. The Site is served over HTTPS, and order, contact, and newsletter data is stored on the same server with access restricted to authorized personnel. No system is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee that information transmitted over the internet will never be intercepted or that stored data will never be improperly accessed.
We do not collect or store payment card information on this website. Payments are made in person at the counter at the time of pickup.
8. Children's privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly. Children under 18 should not place takeout orders through the Site without a parent or guardian's permission.
9. Your rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we have about you;
- Request that we correct inaccurate information;
- Request that we delete information we are not legally required to retain;
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter (there is also an unsubscribe link in every email).
To make a request, email [email protected] with "Privacy Request" in the subject line, or call us at (435) 283-4101. We will respond within thirty days. Please note that we may be required to retain certain records (for example, order and tax records) for a period of time even if you request deletion.
California residents: You have the right under the CCPA to request information about the categories of personal information we collect and to request deletion of that information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details above.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post a notice on the Site and update the "Effective" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
The Malt Shop
150 N Main St, Ephraim, UT 84627
(435) 283-4101
[email protected]