Privacy Policy & Website Disclaimer

PRIVACY POLICY & WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

Effective Date: September 29, 2026

Welcome to Peace and Hominy Catering (“Peace and Hominy,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are a Maryland-based catering business committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the information you provide when you visit our website, contact us, request a catering proposal, subscribe to our mailing list, or make a payment online.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we may share it, and the choices available to you.

By using the Peace and Hominy website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Depending on how you interact with our website and services, we may collect:

First and last name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and/or event address
Event date and location
Number of guests
Catering preferences
Menu selections and dietary requests
Information submitted when requesting a catering proposal
Information submitted through contact forms
Information contained in communications with us
Payment and transaction information
Mailing-list subscription information
Website usage and technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and general website activity

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us as well as certain information that may be automatically collected when you use our website.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to catering inquiries
Communicate with you about your event
Prepare and send catering proposals, estimates, invoices, and contracts
Coordinate and provide catering services
Process payments and transactions
Send order, booking, and service-related communications
Send newsletters, promotions, announcements, and special offers when you have opted in to receive them
Improve our website, services, menus, and customer experience
Understand website traffic and marketing performance
Maintain business and transaction records
Protect our website and business from fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

We will not use your personal information for purposes materially different from those described in this Privacy Policy without providing additional notice when required by applicable law.

MAILING LIST & MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

When you voluntarily subscribe to the Peace and Hominy mailing list, we may use your name, email address, and/or phone number to send you information about:

Catering services
Menus and menu updates
Events and pop-ups
Promotions and special offers
Business announcements
Other Peace and Hominy news and updates

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

If you separately opt in to receive marketing text messages, you may opt out at any time by following the instructions provided in the applicable text message.

Submitting a catering inquiry or requesting a proposal does not automatically subscribe you to our marketing list unless the applicable form or communication clearly states otherwise.

CATERING INQUIRIES & PROPOSALS

When you request catering services, we may collect information necessary to understand your event and prepare a proposal.

This may include your event date, event location, guest count, menu preferences, budget or service preferences, contact information, and other information you voluntarily provide.

This information is used to communicate with you, prepare proposals and estimates, coordinate your event, and provide the requested services.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through general website forms unless specifically requested by Peace and Hominy.

ONLINE PAYMENTS

Peace and Hominy may accept payments through third-party payment processors.

Payment information may be collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider. Peace and Hominy does not intentionally store full credit card numbers, CVV/security codes, or other sensitive payment credentials on our website unless specifically stated otherwise.

Third-party payment processors may have their own privacy policies, security practices, and terms of service.

THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may use third-party companies and platforms to operate our website and provide business services.

These may include providers for:

Website hosting
Online forms
Payment processing
Email marketing
Text messaging
Customer relationship management
Scheduling
Contracts and proposals
Analytics
Website functionality
Business administration

These providers may process personal information on our behalf when necessary to provide their services.

Their handling of your information may also be governed by their respective privacy policies and terms.

COOKIES & WEBSITE TECHNOLOGIES

The Peace and Hominy website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies.

These technologies may help us:

Operate and secure the website
Remember certain website preferences
Understand website traffic
Measure marketing performance
Improve website functionality and customer experience

Information collected through these technologies may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring website, and general interaction with our website.

You may be able to control cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect the information we collect.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or method of storing information can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through our website.

HOW LONG WE KEEP INFORMATION

We may retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Provide requested services
Maintain business and transaction records
Communicate with customers
Complete accounting and payment activities
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements
Comply with legal obligations
Maintain appropriate business records

When information is no longer reasonably necessary for these purposes, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise dispose of it in accordance with our business practices and applicable law.

WHEN WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION

Peace and Hominy does not sell your personal information for money.

We may share information with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our business, process transactions, communicate with customers, provide catering services, or operate our website.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws or legal processes
Respond to valid legal requests
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
Address security concerns
Protect the safety of our customers, employees, or others

YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on applicable Maryland or other applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

Know what personal information is collected about you
Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Opt out of certain marketing communications
Ask questions about how your personal information is collected or used

Maryland's Online Data Privacy Act provides certain privacy rights to Maryland consumers who fall within the law's scope. The Act became effective October 1, 2025.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact Peace and Hominy using the contact information listed below.

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through our website.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.

13. EXTERNAL LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, payment providers, or other external websites.

Peace and Hominy is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.

When you leave our website, the policies of the third-party website may apply.

CATERING & WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

Peace and Hominy makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information regarding our menus, services, pricing, photographs, availability, and website content.

However, menus, prices, availability, photographs, descriptions, and services may change without notice.

Information appearing on this website is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute a binding catering agreement.

Your specific event may be governed by a separate catering proposal, invoice, contract, or other written agreement.

If there is a conflict between information on this website and the terms of a signed catering agreement, the applicable catering agreement will control to the extent permitted by law.

FOOD ALLERGIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Peace and Hominy takes food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously.

However, our food may be prepared in environments where common food allergens are present, and we cannot guarantee that food will be completely free from allergens or cross-contact.

Customers are responsible for informing Peace and Hominy of known allergies and dietary restrictions before placing an order or confirming catering services.

If you have a severe food allergy, please contact us before ordering so we can discuss available options and limitations.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the photographs, logos, graphics, written content, menus, branding, designs, and other materials appearing on the Peace and Hominy website are owned by Peace and Hominy or used with permission.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or commercially use our website content without prior written permission.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, website functionality, technology, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page and update the effective date.

CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or a privacy-related request, please contact:

Peace and Hominy Catering

Email: [BUSINESS EMAIL]

Phone: [BUSINESS PHONE]

Website: [WEBSITE URL]

Location: Maryland, USA

Last Updated: September 29, 2026