Privacy Policy

Introduction

References in this Privacy Policy to “Soma,” “we,” “us,” “Site,” or “our” are references to Soma Hospitality Ventures and www.somahv.com. We respect the privacy of our visitors and subscribers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.somahv.com) or any related application (together, the “Site”), and when you use the information and services made available through it (together, the “Services”). By accessing the Site or using the Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or Services.

Disclaimer

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. SOMA IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL ADVISOR AND DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, REAL ESTATE, MEDICAL, OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. INFORMATION ABOUT RESTAURANTS, BRANDS, INVESTMENTS, CONCEPTS IN DEVELOPMENT, AND EVENTS IS COMPILED FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE AND THIRD-PARTY SOURCES. SOMA DOES NOT VERIFY THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR CURRENTNESS OF SUCH INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY RELIANCE PLACED ON IT. THE INCLUSION OF ANY BUSINESS OR BRAND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT BY SOMA.

Collection of Your Information

We may collect certain information when you interact with our Site or Services. This may include personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any account or subscription details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting an inquiry, registering for an event, contacting us about partnerships or investments, or otherwise communicating with us.

You may also choose to provide content through the Site, including questions, comments, preferences, or other information. Any such information is provided voluntarily and is used to enable and improve the functionality of the Site. Soma does not independently verify the accuracy of user-submitted content and disclaims any liability arising from its use or reliance thereon.

Payment-related information, if applicable to an reservation or event registration or other transaction, is collected and processed by third-party payment providers, and Soma may receive limited transaction-related details. We may also collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, and approximate geolocation data (where permitted), as well as aggregated or de-identified data for purposes such as analytics, service improvement, and development.

The information we may collect on the Site includes:

Personal Data. Personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and mailing address, as well as demographic information and interests that you voluntarily provide when subscribing, registering, or participating in activities such as inquiries, surveys, or promotional events. You are not required to provide personal information; however, refusal to do so may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

Derivative Data. Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you viewed before and after accessing the Site.

Aggregated Information. We may combine personally identifiable information with data from other visitors in a way that no longer identifies you. Aggregated data may be used and shared to improve our Services and Site content.

Financial Data. Financial information, such as payment card details, may be collected if you register for a paid event or complete another transaction. We store only very limited financial data, if any. All other payment data is stored by our third-party payment processors, and you are encouraged to review their privacy policies and contact them directly with any questions. By providing financial data in connection with a transaction, you consent to its transfer to and processing by our third-party payment processors for the purpose of completing that transaction.

Social Media and Connected Data. The Site may access social media account information if you choose to connect your account or interact with us through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Google, or others, including basic profile details (such as your name, email, and profile picture) that you permit those platforms to share.

Mobile Device Data. Information about your mobile device, such as its model, manufacturer, operating system, and geolocation (with your consent), if you access the Site or Services from a mobile device.

Third-Party Data. Information from third parties, such as personal details or social network contacts, if you connect your account to a third-party service and permit access.

Promotional Data. Information you provide when entering contests, giveaways, surveys, or participating in promotional partnerships.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries, deliver newsletters and other communications you request, register you for events, provide customer support, improve and customize the Site and Services, communicate with you regarding updates, programming, and promotions, detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized use, and comply with legal obligations.

Sharing of Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who support email delivery, hosting, analytics, customer support, event management, and related business functions. We may also disclose information when required by law or legal process, in connection with business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions, or with affiliates and partners in compliance with this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Your information may be disclosed in the following situations:

By Law or to Protect Rights. If we believe the release of information is necessary to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal process, investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or protect the rights, property, or safety of others, we may disclose your information. This may include exchanging information with other entities for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

Third-Party Service Providers. We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, customer service, and marketing assistance.

Marketing Communications. With your consent, or with an opportunity to withdraw consent, we may share your information with third parties for marketing purposes, as permitted by law.

Interactions with Other Users. If you interact with other users of the Site, they may see your name, profile photo, and descriptions of your activity, such as comments, likes, or follows.

Online Postings. When you post comments, contributions, or other content to the Site, your submissions may be visible to all users and publicly distributed outside the Site. Please remember that any information disclosed in public areas becomes public information, is not confidential, and should be shared with caution.

Third-Party Advertisers. We may use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit the Site. These companies may use cookies and information about your visits to provide advertisements that may be of interest to you.

Affiliates. We may share information with our affiliates, including any parent company, subsidiaries, joint venture partners, or other companies under common control, provided they honor this Privacy Policy.

Business Partners. We may share information with business partners, including businesses listed or featured on the Site, to offer certain products, services, events, or promotions.

Social Media Contacts. If you connect your account to social networks, your contacts may see your name, profile photo, and details about your activity.

Other Third Parties. We may share aggregated or de-identified information with advertisers and investors for general business analysis or as otherwise permitted by law.

Sale or Bankruptcy. If we reorganize, sell all or part of our assets, undergo a merger, or are acquired by another entity, we may transfer your information to the successor entity. If we go out of business or enter bankruptcy, your information may be transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that we will use reasonable efforts to ensure the transferee is advised of the commitments made in this Privacy Policy.

We are not responsible for the actions of third parties with whom you choose to share personal data, nor do we control third-party solicitations. If you no longer wish to receive communications from third parties, you are responsible for contacting them directly.

Third-Party Vendors and Security

Soma uses trusted third-party vendors for hosting, analytics, email delivery, and related functions. While we take steps to ensure these vendors implement appropriate safeguards, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of their systems. By using our Services, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these vendors and that no system of storage or transmission is completely secure.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, measure performance, and customize our Services. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze Site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but doing so may limit the availability or functionality of certain features of the Site.

Cookies and Web Beacons. We may use cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to customize the Site and improve your experience. These technologies do not by themselves collect personally identifiable information. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can remove or reject them through your settings. Declining cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Internet-Based Advertising. We may use third-party software to serve ads, run email campaigns, and manage other marketing initiatives. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to optimize your experience and deliver interest-based advertisements. You may opt out of such interest-based ads using the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or the Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool.

Website Analytics. We may partner with third-party vendors, including Google Analytics, to track and analyze Site usage. These vendors may use first-party and third-party cookies to collect information about your interactions with the Site, measure performance, and better understand online activity. We do not transfer personally identifiable information to analytics providers. You are encouraged to review their privacy policies and may use the opt-out tools they provide.

Important Note. If you upgrade your browser, install a new one, or delete cookies, your opt-out preferences may be cleared and need to be reset.

Security of Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please use discretion when choosing what information to provide through the Site.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site and Services are not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us using the information provided below so that we can take appropriate action.

Your Privacy Choices

You may access, update, or request deletion of the information you have provided to us at any time. You may opt out of marketing communications by using unsubscribe links or by contacting us. We may retain certain information as required by law or as reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, such as fraud prevention, record-keeping, or the enforcement of our agreements.

State and International Privacy Rights

California residents and residents of other states with applicable privacy laws may have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information has been collected, the right to request deletion, the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We will verify your identity before processing any such request. Requests can be made using the contact information below. If you are accessing the Site or Services from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your data in the United States.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you to any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Privacy Policy. For material changes, we will endeavor to provide additional notice (such as by email or a prominent notice on the Site). Any changes or modifications will be effective upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site.

You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted.

California Privacy Rights

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the “Shine The Light” law, permits users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing using the contact information provided below.

If you are under 18 years of age, reside in California, and have a registered account with the Site, you have the right to request removal of unwanted data that you publicly post on the Site. To request removal, please contact us using the information below and include the email address associated with your account and a statement that you reside in California. We will make sure the data is not publicly displayed on the Site, but please be aware that the data may not be completely or comprehensively removed from our systems.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this document or the Services, please contact us at:

Soma Hospitality Ventures
Email: hello@somahv.com