This policy explains how Bethlehem Bars collects, uses, and shares information when you use this website.

This site is intended for people age 21+ and is focused on Pennsylvania venues.

Information We Collect

We do not require account creation. The information we collect is limited to:

• Check-in data you submit: venue, fullness rating, and optional comment.
• Precise location coordinates when you tap check in, used to verify you are near the venue. We use this for verification and do not store those coordinates in our check-in records.
• A first-party cookie used to reduce duplicate check-ins and enforce check-in cooldowns.
• Usage analytics from our providers (currently Vercel Analytics and PostHog), which may include technical data such as IP address, browser/device metadata, page views, and interaction events.

How We Use Information

• Operate the site and provide live/near-live venue activity signals.
• Validate check-ins and prevent abuse.
• Measure performance and improve features.
• Maintain security and comply with legal obligations.

How We Share Information

We share information only as needed to run the service, including with hosting, database, analytics, and mapping providers.

We do not sell personal information and we do not use retargeting or cross-context behavioral advertising.

Cookies And Similar Technologies

The site uses a necessary check-in cookie. Analytics tools may also use cookies or similar local storage technologies.

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies, but parts of site functionality may not work correctly if you do.

Data Retention

We keep information for as long as reasonably needed for service operations, integrity, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Changes To This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will post updates here and change the effective date above.

Contact

Questions? Contact us at privacy@bethlehembars.com.