Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Website: https://1979sportsbarandgrill.com
Business: 1979 Sports Bar & Grill (“1979”, “we”, “us”, or “our”)
Location: Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
Contact: hello@1979sportsbarandgrill.com • 780‑703‑1979
1) Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our services (including inquiries for events and catering). It applies to information handled by us and by our service providers acting on our behalf.
We operate in Alberta and handle personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including Alberta’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and, where applicable, PIPEDA. If you access the site from another jurisdiction, your information may be processed in Canada or other locations where our service providers operate.
2) Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Contact Form Details: first name, last name, email address, phone number, and your message. Our form uses hCaptcha to reduce spam and abuse.
- Communications: if you email or call us, we may keep records of your correspondence and the details necessary to respond.
- Technical and Usage Data: IP address, device and browser details, pages viewed, referring pages/URLs, date/time stamps, and basic diagnostic/log information collected by our hosting platform and security tools. These are primarily used to operate and secure the site.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: essential cookies may be set by our site and by hCaptcha to provide core functionality and security. We currently do not use advertising cookies and we do not run on-site analytics that profile visitors. If this changes, we will update this Policy.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through our website.
3) How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information to:
- respond to inquiries, reservation or catering requests, and other customer service needs;
- operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and services (including spam/abuse prevention via hCaptcha);
- communicate with you about your inquiry or our services;
- meet legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or security obligations; and
- protect our rights, users, staff, property, and the public.
We do not sell your personal information.
4) Lawful Bases
Where required, we process personal information based on one or more of the following:
- Consent (e.g., when you submit our contact form or ask us to contact you);
- Legitimate interests (e.g., to operate and secure the site, respond to inquiries, and prevent fraud);
- Legal obligations (e.g., to retain records as required by applicable law).
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (this will not affect processing prior to withdrawal).
5) hCaptcha
We use hCaptcha to protect our forms from spam and abuse. hCaptcha may collect device and usage data, set cookies, and process your IP address solely for security/verification purposes. Your use of the form is subject to hCaptcha’s own Privacy Policy and Terms. For details, please see: https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy and https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms.
6) Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers that help us operate the website, host data, send emails, or provide security (including hCaptcha). We require service providers to use your information only to perform services for us and to protect it appropriately.
- Authorities or other parties when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights and safety of us, our staff, customers, or the public.
- Business transfers: if we enter into a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction and remain subject to this Policy.
We do not share personal information with third parties for their own marketing.
7) International Transfers
Our service providers may store or process personal information outside Alberta or Canada. As a result, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions. We take reasonable steps to ensure that any service providers protect your information in a manner comparable to Canadian privacy requirements.
8) Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, or as required by law. As a general guideline:
- Contact form submissions and related correspondence: up to 24 months after our last interaction, unless a longer period is needed (e.g., for legal requirements);
- Server logs and security records: up to 12 months, unless needed longer for investigation or legal purposes.
When information is no longer required, we securely delete or de‑identify it.
9) Your Rights & Choices
Subject to limited exceptions, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request corrections to ensure it is accurate and complete;
- Withdraw consent to processing where consent is our legal basis; and
- Complain to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta (OIPC) about our handling of your personal information.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@1979sportsbarandgrill.com. We may take steps to verify your identity before responding.
10) Cookies & Similar Technologies
- Essential cookies are required to deliver the site and security features (including hCaptcha) and cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Preferences: your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Doing so may impact site functionality.
- Analytics/Advertising: we do not currently run analytics that profile visitors and we do not use advertising cookies on the site. If this changes, we will update this Policy.
11) Email & Communications
If you provide your email or phone number, we may use it to respond to your inquiry or provide service-related updates. We comply with Canada’s Anti‑Spam Legislation (CASL) for any commercial electronic messages. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by following the instructions in the message or contacting us.
12) Security
We use reasonable physical, organizational, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you believe your personal information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.
13) Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party sites (e.g., news articles). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14) Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
15) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site after changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised Policy.
16) How to Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
1979 Sports Bar & Grill
Wainwright, Alberta, Canada
Email: hello@1979sportsbarandgrill.com
Phone: 780‑703‑1979