PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily: We may collect personal information you choose to provide, such as:
Name
Email address
Phone number
This may occur when you contact us, sign up for emails, or otherwise interact with our website.
Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve performance.
2. Online Ordering (third-party platform)
The Pasta Bowl uses Toast to power online ordering and gift card purchases.
When you place an order, you are redirected to Toast’s secure platform. Any personal or payment information submitted during checkout is collected and processed directly by Toast, not by The Pasta Bowl.
We recommend reviewing Toast’s Privacy Policy to understand how your information is handled on their platform.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
Send marketing emails or promotions (only if you opt in)
Improve website functionality and user experience
Monitor site usage and performance
4. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve site functionality
Analyze traffic and usage patterns
You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect how the site functions.
5. Data Security and Illinois Data Breach Rights
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. In the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will provide notice as required under the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).
6. Your Privacy Rights (Illinois residents)
If you are an Illinois resident, you have the right to:
Request access to personal information we have about you
Request that we delete your personal information, where applicable
Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
7. Biometric Information
We do not collect, use, or store biometric identifiers (such as fingerprints or facial recognition data). If this ever changes, we will comply with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our ordering platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us:
The Pasta Bowl
2434 N Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614