Privacy Policy

Who We Are

bookedclub is a community-driven book club that hosts curated dinner events in New York City. We bring readers together over food and conversation. This policy explains how we handle the personal information you share with us when you purchase tickets, attend events, or interact with our website.

Information We Collect

When you purchase a ticket or sign up for an event, we collect:

• Your name and email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Dietary restrictions or accessibility needs you share with us
• Reading interests and preferences
• Payment information (processed securely through Stripe — we never store your card details)

We also collect standard technical information when you visit our website, such as your browser type, device, and pages visited. We use this to understand how people find and use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Process your ticket purchases and send confirmation details
• Communicate event logistics — location reveals, menu details, and any last-minute changes
• Accommodate dietary needs and seating arrangements
• Send you occasional updates about future events (only if you've opted in)
• Improve our events and website based on aggregate, anonymized feedback

We will never sell your personal information or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

Payment Processing

All payments are handled by Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. Your credit card information is transmitted directly to Stripe over an encrypted connection and is never stored on our servers. You can review Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy.

Event Photography

We occasionally take photos at our events to share on our social media and website. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let us know at the event and we'll make sure you're not included.

Data Retention

We keep your personal information only as long as needed to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. If you'd like us to delete your information, send us an email and we'll take care of it within 30 days.

Cookies

Our website uses minimal, essential cookies to keep things running smoothly — like remembering your checkout session. We don't use tracking cookies or third-party advertising pixels.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of any marketing communications at any time

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, reach out to us at hello@bookedclub.com. We're happy to help.