Privacy Policy for Brass Balls Saloon

Last updated: May 18, 2026. We at Brass Balls Saloon (“we”, “our”, “us”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information through our website [www.brassballsoc.com] (the “Site”), which provides restaurant and event information. By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described below.

  1. Information We Collect. We collect information directly from you when you voluntarily provide it. This includes:
    • Contact Form: When you submit our “Contact Us” form, we collect your name, email address, subject, and message content.
    • Newsletter Subscription: If you sign up for event/newsletter updates, we collect your email address (and name if provided).
    • Cookies and Analytics: We (and our analytics providers) use cookies and similar tracking technologies to automatically collect information about your visit. This may include your IP address, device type, browser type, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. We use Google Analytics (and possibly other analytics) to analyze site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings (see cookie banner instructions).
  1. Use of Information. We use collected information for business purposes:
    • To respond to your inquiries (via contact form) and provide requested services or information.
    • To send you newsletters or marketing communications about events, specials, or promotions if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe anytime).
    • To analyze and improve our website and marketing (via analytics).
    • For security and legal compliance (e.g. detecting abuse, handling disputes, complying with laws).
  1. Sharing of Information. We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data as follows:
    • Service Providers: We use third-party services to send emails (e.g. Mailchimp or similar). Your email address will be transferred to these providers for the sole purpose of sending emails you have requested, under contractual confidentiality.
    • Analytics Providers: We use Google and other analytics companies to track site usage. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your visit. See Google Privacy Policy for details.
    • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law enforcement or legal process.
    • Affiliated Sites: Our Site links to an external Gift Shop (HootiesOC) and Gift Voucher service. Those sites have their own privacy policies; we are not responsible for their practices.
  1. Cookies and Tracking. We use cookies to remember your preferences and compile site usage statistics. A cookie banner is displayed on your first visit, where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (necessary for site function) are always enabled. You may opt out of analytics cookies by changing your browser settings or following our banner’s refusal option.
  2. Your Choices.
    • Marketing Emails: If you have subscribed, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email, or contacting us.
    • Access/Correction: If you wish to review, correct, or delete the personal information we have collected, please contact us at info@brassballsoc.com.
    • Opt-Outs: If you do not want us to send you promotional messages, you can opt out as above. Note that if you opt out of marketing, we may still send you transactional messages (e.g. reservation confirmations).
  1. Children’s Privacy. Our Site is directed to adults (legal drinking age and families). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it. Parents may contact us to request deletion of their child’s data.
  2. Data Security. We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. We use HTTPS encryption on our site. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords and be cautious with your personal information online.
  3. Data Retention. We will keep your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, and to resolve disputes. (For example, we may retain contact form submissions for several years unless you request deletion.) Specific retention periods are chosen based on data type and business need.
  4. Compliance with Laws.
    • CAN-SPAM (15 U.S.C. §7701 et seq.): When we send marketing emails, we include our physical address and an unsubscribe option, as required by law[1].
    • Maryland Personal Data: Under Maryland law, if certain sensitive personal data of Maryland residents is breached, we must notify affected individuals and the Maryland Attorney General within 45 days[3][4]. (Our current data collection (name/email) is not “personal information” as defined by MD law[9]. Still, in a breach scenario, we will act promptly.)
    • GDPR/CCPA: Not applicable. We do not actively target EU or California residents with sales, and we do not sell personal data. However, if you are in the EU or California, you have rights under GDPR/CCPA to access, correct, or delete your data. We will comply if we collect any such data.
  1. International Transfers. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where our servers (and service providers) are located. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.
  2. Changes to this Policy. We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last updated” date above will reflect major revisions. We recommend that you check this page periodically for updates. Your continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
  3. Contact Us. For questions or concerns about this policy, contact:
    Brass Balls Saloon, 1105 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842; Phone: 410-289-0069; Email: info@brassballsoc.com.