Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Black Duck Spirits and Hearth (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) operates the website located at blackduckmpls.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our Website and when using our services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website, make reservations through SevenRooms, place orders through Toast, or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website or services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Forms: When you contact us through our Website, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and message content.
  • Email Communications: When you sign up for our mailing list or promotional communications, we collect your email address and any other information you voluntarily provide.
  • Feedback and Communications: Any comments, suggestions, or feedback you send to us.

2.2 Information Collected Through Third-Party Platforms

Because we do not host online ordering or reservations directly on our Website, information collected through these services is governed by their respective privacy policies:

  • SevenRooms (Reservations): When you make a reservation through SevenRooms, they collect information such as your name, email, phone number, dining preferences, allergies, and reservation details. SevenRooms acts as a data processor on our behalf. For more information, please visit SevenRooms’ privacy policy.
  • Toast (Online Orders): When you place an order through Toast, they collect your name, contact information, delivery address (for pickup confirmation), order details, and payment information. Toast processes this information according to their privacy practices. For more information, please visit Toast’s privacy policy.

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. This includes information about your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Maps: Our Website may embed Google Maps to display our location. Google collects location data and usage information through this service. Please review Google’s privacy policy for more details.

2.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These may include:

  • Session cookies (temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (cookies that remain on your device for a specified period)
  • Third-party cookies from our service providers (such as Google Analytics)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
  • To send you promotional emails and marketing communications (with your consent)
  • To analyze Website usage and improve our services through Google Analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our agreements
  • To prevent fraudulent activity and protect the security of our Website
  • To provide you with information about our restaurant, menus, special events, and promotions
  • To manage your reservations and orders through SevenRooms and Toast
  • To communicate reservation confirmations, changes, or cancellations

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. For information collected through our contact forms and email communications, we typically retain this information for business and legal purposes unless you request deletion. Information processed by SevenRooms and Toast is retained according to their data retention policies, which we do not control.

5. Who We Share Your Information With

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

  • SevenRooms: Reservation information is shared with SevenRooms to manage and confirm your reservations.
  • Toast: Order and contact information is shared with Toast to process your online orders.
  • Service Providers: Other vendors who assist us in operating our Website, sending communications, or providing services (subject to confidentiality agreements).
  • Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including SevenRooms, Toast, Google Maps, and Google Analytics. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing your information.

7. Your Privacy Rights Under Minnesota Law

Under the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (effective July 31, 2025), you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Confirm: You may request confirmation of whether we are processing your personal data.
  • Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we maintain about you.
  • Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of certain uses of your personal data, including targeted advertising and the sale of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided in Section 11 below. We will respond to your request within 45 days (or up to 90 days if necessary). Please note that certain information may be exempt from deletion if required to be retained by law or for our legitimate business purposes.

8. Email Marketing and Communications

If you have opted in to receive promotional emails or marketing communications from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any promotional email we send
  • Contacting us directly at the information provided in Section 11 below

Opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional emails related to your reservations or orders.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the child’s account.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a privacy concern, please contact us at:

Black Duck Spirits and Hearth
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (612) 331-1421
Website: blackduckmpls.com

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. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Minnesota-Specific Notice

As a business operating in Minnesota and collecting personal data from Minnesota residents, we comply with the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act. This Privacy Policy satisfies the disclosure requirements under Minnesota law regarding the categories of personal data we process, the purposes of processing, and your rights as a Minnesota consumer.