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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Introduction

Origami Bartending LLC ("we," "us," "our," or "Origami Bartending") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.origamibartending.com (the "Website") or use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website or services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Request a quote or consultation

  • Book our services

  • Contact us via email, phone, or contact forms

  • Sign up for our newsletter or marketing communications

  • Submit a review or testimonial

  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This personal information may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

  • Event Information: Event date, location, type of event, estimated guest count

  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Communication Data: Any information you provide in emails, messages, or phone calls with us

  • Other Information: Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, date/time stamps

  • Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below)

  • Analytics Data: Website usage statistics and user behavior patterns

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as:

  • Social media platforms (if you interact with us on social media)

  • Event venues or wedding planners who refer you to us

  • Marketing partners or service providers

  • Publicly available sources

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Manage Our Services

  • Process and fulfill your service requests and bookings

  • Communicate with you about your event and service details

  • Send confirmations, invoices, and receipts

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries

  • Manage our business relationship with you

To Improve Our Services

  • Understand how visitors use our Website

  • Analyze trends and user preferences

  • Develop new services and features

  • Improve our Website functionality and user experience

  • Conduct research and analytics

Marketing and Communications

  • Send you promotional materials, newsletters, and special offers (with your consent)

  • Inform you about our services, events, and updates

  • Conduct surveys and request feedback

  • Administer contests, promotions, or giveaways

Legal and Business Operations

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulations

  • Enforce our terms and conditions and service agreements

  • Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

  • Resolve disputes and troubleshoot problems

  • Maintain business records and documentation

With Your Consent

  • For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or with your consent

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, and agents who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics providers

  • Marketing and advertising partners

  • Event venues and vendors (as necessary for your event)

These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

  • Court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes

  • Government or regulatory requests

  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public

  • To enforce our terms and conditions or service agreements

  • To detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues

Business Transfers

If Origami Bartending is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or other business transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or use of your personal information.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent.

Aggregated or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you for any purpose.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and deliver targeted advertising.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly (e.g., security, authentication)

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)

Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness

Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies

  • Accept only certain cookies

  • Delete cookies after your browsing session

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

Third-Party Tracking

We may use third-party services such as:

These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can manage tracking preferences through your browser settings or third-party tools.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)

  • Secure servers and hosting infrastructure

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Service-Related Information: We retain information related to your bookings and events for at least 7 years for business, legal, and tax purposes.

Marketing Information: We retain your contact information for marketing purposes until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Website Usage Data: Analytics and log data are typically retained for 12-24 months.

When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.

Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, dispute resolution).

Opt-Out of Marketing

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you service-related messages (e.g., booking confirmations, event updates).

Withdrawal of Consent

If we process your information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or services that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know

You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the categories of sources, purposes for collection, and third parties with whom we share your information.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale

We do not sell your personal information. However, our use of certain tracking technologies may be considered a "sale" under California law. You can opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences.

Right to Non-Discrimination

You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your CCPA rights.

Shine the Light Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes once per year.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at sami@origamibartending.com or (202) 817-4885.

11. International Users

Our Website and services are operated in the United States and are intended for users located in the United States, primarily in the Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia area. If you are accessing our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Website or services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and the processing of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and U.S. law.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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 "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy

  • Post the updated Privacy Policy on our Website

  • Notify you of material changes via email or prominent notice on our Website (where appropriate)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Website or services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Origami Bartending LLC

Email: sami@origamibartending.com
Phone: (202) 817-4885
Website: www.origamibartending.com
Mail: [Your Business Address], Maryland

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.

14. Consent

By using our Website or services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

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