Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 6, 2026
The Brown Jug ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website brownjugannarbor.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you submit our contact form
- Any other information you choose to include when contacting us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website
- Approximate location (city/region level, derived from IP address)
We use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to collect this automatic information via cookies and similar technologies.
2. Cookies
Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, though some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.
3. Online Ordering
The Brown Jug offers online ordering through Mynt, a third-party online ordering and point-of-sale platform. When you place an order online, Mynt collects and processes information on our behalf, which may include:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- Delivery or pickup details
- Order contents and order history
- Payment card information (processed directly by Mynt and its payment processor; we do not store your full card details)
This information is used to fulfill your order, process payment, and communicate with you about your order status. Mynt's handling of your information is also governed by Mynt's own privacy policy and terms, which we encourage you to review at checkout. We are not responsible for the independent privacy and security practices of Mynt or its payment processor.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and fulfill online orders placed through Mynt
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
- Comply with legal obligations
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site and process orders (e.g., web hosting, analytics providers, Mynt), who are only permitted to use it to perform services for us
- Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
- A successor entity, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.
7. Data Retention
We retain information submitted through our contact form, and order information processed through Mynt, only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry, fulfill your order, meet our business record-keeping needs, or as required by law (e.g., tax and payment record retention requirements).
8. Your Choices
You may:
- Decline to submit personal information through our contact form (note this may limit our ability to respond to you)
- Adjust your browser settings to block or limit cookies
- Contact us to ask what information we hold about you or to request its deletion, as described below
9. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through the Contact page at brownjugannarbor.com.