Black Apron Society
Privacy Policy
Black Apron Society is an invitation-only fine dining and entertainment club based in Toronto, Canada. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, apply for membership, attend events, or interact with us in any other way.
1. Who we are
“Black Apron Society”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to the private dining and entertainment concept operated in the Greater Toronto Area. For privacy questions, the primary point of contact is:
Black Apron Society — Privacy
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Email: [email protected]
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide directly
- Application details such as name, contact information, city, age range, membership type, and answers to your application questions.
- Profile details you choose to share for the Members Lounge, such as a short bio, interests, or social handles.
- Payment-related information (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details).
- Messages you send through contact forms, email, or social media.
b) Information collected automatically
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited.
- Usage data, including how you navigate the site, clicks on buttons (such as “Apply” or “Login”), and time spent on pages.
- Approximate location based on IP address, used only for analytics and security.
c) Information from partners and platforms
We may receive limited information from tools we use to run the Society, such as form providers, email marketing tools, payment processors, and event platforms. This might include confirmation that you completed an application, opened an email, or purchased a ticket.
3. How we use your information
We use your information to operate a safe, curated, and consistent experience, including:
- Reviewing and managing membership applications and waitlists.
- Communicating with you about your application, membership status, events, and Society updates.
- Processing payments and managing event attendance.
- Running the Members Lounge and private portal once you become a member.
- Improving our website, content, and event experience based on analytics.
- Protecting the security, integrity, and discretion of the Society, including fraud prevention and abuse monitoring.
- Meeting legal and regulatory obligations where applicable.
4. Legal bases for processing (for EU/UK visitors)
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we rely on several legal bases to process your personal data, including consent, legitimate interests (for example, running a private membership club and improving our services), and the performance of a contract when you agree to purchase tickets or memberships.
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how the site is used, and improve performance. Some third-party tools (such as analytics or embedded videos) may set their own cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, although this may affect how certain features work.
6. When we share your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in these limited situations:
- With trusted service providers who help us host the website, process forms, process payments, send emails, run automations, or manage events.
- With venues, chefs, and event partners when necessary to fulfill an event (for example, guest lists, seating plans, or dietary needs).
- With professional advisors, legal counsel, or authorities where required by law or to protect our rights, guests, and staff.
- In connection with a business transition, such as a reorganization or sale of assets, where the receiving party agrees to appropriate safeguards.
Service providers are only given the information they need to perform their role and are expected to protect it appropriately.
7. International data transfers
Our tools and service providers may be located outside of your province, state, or country. By using our website or applying for membership, you understand that your information may be processed in other jurisdictions, including the United States and Europe, where privacy laws may differ from those in your home region.
8. Data retention
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For example:
- Application records may be retained for membership history, waitlist management, and internal reference.
- Transaction and attendance records may be retained to meet tax, accounting, and compliance requirements.
- Basic contact history may be retained to manage opt-outs and preferences.
9. Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights over your personal information, such as the ability to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections if your details are inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request deletion of certain information, subject to legal and operational limits.
- Object to or restrict certain forms of processing, including direct marketing.
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent (for example, email marketing).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Email communications and marketing
If you apply for membership, join a waitlist, or attend an event, we may send you updates relevant to the Society, your application, or your membership. You can usually opt out of marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any message or by contacting us directly. Certain essential notices (for example, event changes or membership status) may still be sent if they are necessary to run the Society.
11. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we aim to keep your data aligned with the discretion and care we expect inside the room.
12. Children
Black Apron Society is designed for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction without appropriate consent. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can review and address the situation.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, our tools, or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
14. Contact us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you can reach us at:
Black Apron Society — Privacy
Email: [email protected]