Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 07/21/2025

The Velvet Fork
Where Culture, Cuisine, and Community Intertwine

1. Introduction

Welcome to https://velvetfork.net (the “Site”). The Velvet Fork (“we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or interact with us.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide:
  When you fill out forms on our website (e.g., reservation requests, event inquiries, or career applications), we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and any other information you choose to share.

• Automatically Collected Information:
  When you browse our Site, we may collect anonymous data such as your browser type, device, IP address, referring website, pages visited, and the date/time of access through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries, reservations, or event requests

• Improve your experience on our Site

• Communicate about services, events, or career opportunities

• Maintain website security and performance

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics. Cookies help us understand user behavior, track preferences, and improve functionality. You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, but this could affect site functionality.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, analytics)

• Government or law enforcement if legally required

• Our internal staff and affiliates as needed to fulfill your requests

6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information

• Opt out of marketing emails or newsletters

• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations

To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@velvetfork.net
📞 (443) 275-0665

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:

The Velvet Fork
3653 Offutt Road
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
📧 info@velvetfork.net
📞 (443) 275-0665