The Banquet (“we,” “us”) operates atthebanquet.com and The Banquet Dispatch newsletter. This policy describes what information we collect and how we use it.
Information We Collect
When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address and basic subscription metadata (such as signup source and referring page) to deliver the Dispatch and measure list growth.
When you visit the site, standard server and analytics logs may include your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and approximate location. We use this information to operate, secure, and improve the publication.
How We Use Information
- Send newsletter editions and related editorial updates
- Respond to correspondence sent to our editorial or partnership inboxes
- Maintain site security and diagnose technical issues
- Understand aggregate readership patterns
We do not sell personal information. We do not share email addresses with third parties for their independent marketing.
Newsletter Service
Newsletter subscriptions are processed through our email service provider (Beehiiv). Their handling of subscriber data is governed by their own privacy terms. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any Dispatch email.
Cookies and Analytics
The site may use cookies or similar technologies for essential functionality and audience measurement. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber data while your subscription is active and for a reasonable period afterward to honor unsubscribe requests and maintain list integrity.
Your Rights
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by writing to hello@atthebanquet.com.
Contact
Questions about this policy: hello@atthebanquet.com. See also our Terms of Use and Editorial Standards.