Last Updated: [July 2026]
The Brass Compass Cafe operates Thebrasscompasscafe.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you agree to the terms described here.
Personal Data Collection
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
- Information you provide directly: such as your name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, and payment details when you register an account, make a purchase, subscribe to a newsletter, or contact us.
- Automatically collected information: such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring URLs, and time spent on pages, gathered through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
- Information from third parties: such as data received from payment processors, social login providers, or marketing partners, where applicable.
We collect this information to provide and improve our Service, process transactions, communicate with you, and personalize your experience.
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons and pixels) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from.
- Essential cookies: required for core site functionality, such as maintaining your session or shopping cart.
- Analytics cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Preference cookies: remember your settings and preferences for future visits.
- Marketing cookies: used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
- Account information is retained for as long as your account remains active.
- Transaction records may be retained for a period required by applicable tax, accounting, or legal requirements.
- Data collected via cookies is typically retained for a limited period as specified by the relevant cookie’s expiration settings.
When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. You may also request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights” below).
Security Measures
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures may include:
- Encryption of data in transit (e.g., SSL/TLS)
- Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Secure storage of payment information through PCI-compliant processors
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child without verified parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child, please contact us using the details below.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Restriction/Objection: Request that we restrict or stop certain processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the Website or via email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.