Privacy Policy

1. Overview

9STING Billiards, Bourbon & Brew, referred to in this Privacy Policy as “9STING,” “we,” “us,” or “our,” operates the website located at 9STING.com.

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, online contact forms, event inquiry forms, sponsorship inquiry forms, pro shop inquiry forms, custom cue work requests, newsletter signups, and similar online interactions.

By using 9STING.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, submit a website form, request information, sign up for updates, ask about events, or inquire about products or services.

Information you provide

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Message contents
• Preferred event date
• Estimated guest count
• Inquiry type, such as private party, corporate event, sponsorship, pro shop sales, custom cue work, league play, tournament inquiry, table rentals, employment, media, or general question
• Any other information you choose to submit

Information collected automatically

When you visit 9STING.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform, analytics tools, hosting providers, security tools, or similar service providers.

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Referring website
• Date and time of visit
• Approximate location based on IP address
• Cookie and analytics information

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information for business and website purposes, including:

• Responding to contact form submissions
• Following up about private parties and corporate events
• Responding to sponsorship and advertising inquiries
• Responding to pro shop sales and custom pool cue work requests
• Managing league, tournament, and table rental inquiries
• Providing information about food, drinks, events, and future opening updates
• Improving website content and user experience
• Protecting against spam, fraud, abuse, or website misuse
• Complying with legal, regulatory, or security obligations

4. Website Forms & Formspree

9STING.com may use third-party form tools, including Formspree, to securely process website form submissions. When you submit a form, the information you enter may be transmitted to and processed by that form provider so it can be delivered to us.

Form submissions may include your name, email, phone number, inquiry type, event details, and message. We use this information to respond to your request.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as needed for normal business, website, legal, and operational purposes.

• Website hosting and platform providers
• Form processing providers
• Email and communication providers
• Analytics and website performance providers
• Security, fraud prevention, or spam prevention providers
• Professional advisors, such as attorneys, accountants, consultants, or insurers
• Law enforcement, regulators, courts, or government authorities when required or permitted by law

If 9STING is involved in a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of business assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Cookies, Analytics & Tracking

9STING.com may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to help the website work, understand website traffic, improve content, measure marketing performance, and protect the site from misuse.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for website functionality, while others may be used for analytics or marketing. The FTC explains that websites may use first-party tracking and may also allow third-party tracking depending on the tools used on the site. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

You can usually adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the website function.

7. Email & Marketing

If you provide your email address, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, send event information, provide updates about 9STING, or communicate about services you requested.

If we send marketing emails in the future, you will be able to unsubscribe using the instructions included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information submitted through 9STING.com. No website, email system, or online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

The FTC recommends that businesses assess what personal information they have, who has access to it, how it moves through the business, and how it should be protected. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

9. Data Retention

We keep information for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, manage business records, operate the website, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with legal obligations.

We may delete or anonymize information when it is no longer needed for the purpose for which it was collected.

10. Children’s Privacy

9STING.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.

If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, contact us at info@9sting.com and we will take reasonable steps to delete the information.

11. Third-Party Links

9STING.com may link to third-party websites, social media pages, payment platforms, reservation systems, event tools, maps, or other online services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or services.

Review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service you use.

12. Your Choices

You may contact us to request that we update, correct, or delete certain personal information you submitted through the website, subject to legal, security, and business recordkeeping needs.

You may also choose not to submit website forms, disable cookies in your browser, unsubscribe from marketing emails if applicable, or contact us directly by email or phone.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of 9STING.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us: