Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 3rd, 2026

The Purple Bowl ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

I. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you interact with our website, including through contact forms, catering inquiries, employment applications, online ordering services, gift card purchases, and loyalty program enrollment.

II. Information You Provide Directly

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Catering inquiry information, including event details such as date, location, guest count, dietary preferences, and related information

  • Employment application information, including work history, education, availability, qualifications, and information voluntarily submitted through application forms

  • Any information you choose to provide through contact forms or other communications

III. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through our website platform and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Referring website information

  • General usage and interaction data

This information is typically collected through cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies used by our website platform and service providers.

IV. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and customer service requests

  • Process and manage catering inquiries

  • Review and evaluate employment applications

  • Communicate with customers regarding requested services

  • Operate, maintain, and improve our website

  • Monitor website performance and usage trends

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website and business

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Enforce our policies and protect our rights

V. Online Ordering, Delivery, Loyalty Programs, and Payment Providers‍ ‍

Our website may direct users to third-party services for online ordering, gift card purchases, loyalty programs, delivery services, and payment processing.

Examples of providers we may use include:

  • Toast

  • Craver

  • DoorDash

  • Uber Eats

  • Postmates

  • Square

This list may not be exhaustive and may change from time to time as we update our business operations.

When you interact with these third-party providers, your information is governed by their respective privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.

We do not control the privacy practices of third-party platforms.

VI. Loyalty Programs

Loyalty program enrollment, communications, and preference management are administered through Craver or other loyalty service providers we may use from time to time.

If you choose to participate in a loyalty program, information you provide through that platform will be subject to the applicable provider's privacy practices.

Instructions for opting in to or opting out of loyalty communications are generally managed through the applicable loyalty provider.

VII. Employment Applications

If you apply for employment through our website, we may collect information necessary to evaluate your application and communicate with you regarding employment opportunities.

Applicant information may be used to:

  • Review qualifications

  • Contact applicants

  • Evaluate employment eligibility

  • Maintain employment-related records

  • Comply with legal obligations

Submission of an employment application does not guarantee employment or consideration for any specific position.

VIII. Cookies and Analytics ‍

Our website is hosted on Squarespace and may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, and performance monitoring.

We may use services such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google Search Console

  • Squarespace analytics tools

These technologies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience.

You may be able to manage certain cookie settings through your browser preferences.

IX. How We Share Information ‍

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

  • With service providers that help operate our website or business

  • With ordering, delivery, loyalty, analytics, hosting, or payment processing providers

  • To comply with legal obligations

  • To protect our rights, safety, customers, employees, or property

  • In connection with a business transaction such as a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

Any sharing is limited to purposes reasonably necessary to operate our business and services.

X. Data Security ‍

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

XI. Data Retention ‍

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, operational, and record-keeping purposes.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information involved and applicable legal requirements.

XII. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

XIII. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal information.

While The Purple Bowl may not be subject to all state privacy laws, we strive to respect reasonable privacy requests from our customers.

You may contact us to:

  • Request access to information we maintain about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of information where appropriate

  • Ask questions regarding our privacy practices

We will evaluate and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.

XIV. California Residents

We do not sell personal information and do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

California residents who have questions regarding their privacy rights may contact us using the information provided below.

XV. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any website they visit.

XVI. Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

XVII. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

The Purple Bowl
Address: 505 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: (919) 903-8511
Email: info@purplebowlch.com