Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2026 • Buddega NYC LLC

1. Who We Are

This website, jointherealmny.com ("the Site"), is owned and operated by Buddega NYC LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), doing business as The Realm. We operate retail stores licensed by New York State.

Contact:
Buddega NYC LLC
White Plains: (914) 222-0775
Rockland: (845) 920-9420

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number (when you contact us or place an order)
• Delivery address (for delivery orders)
• Age verification confirmation (you must be 21+)
• Order history and preferences

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies:

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, device type
• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, click patterns, scroll depth
• Location data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address
• Referral data: How you arrived at our Site (search engine, ad, direct link)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following services that place cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4): Website analytics and user behavior tracking. Google's Privacy Policy
• Google Tag Manager (GTM): Tag management for analytics and conversion tracking
• Google Ads: Advertising conversion tracking and remarketing. Google Ads Privacy

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can manage your Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill your orders (in-store pickup and delivery)
• Communicate with you about your orders and our services
• Improve our website, products, and customer experience
• Measure and optimize advertising campaigns
• Comply with legal obligations under applicable New York State law
• Verify age eligibility (21+ requirement)
• Prevent fraud and ensure security

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate (payment processing, delivery, analytics)
• Advertising partners: Google Ads for measuring ad effectiveness (aggregated/anonymized data)
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Order records may be retained as required by applicable New York State law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, call us at (914) 222-0775 or speak with a team member at any of our locations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you believe we have collected information from someone under 21, please contact us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (including our online ordering platform and Google Maps). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

Buddega NYC LLC
d/b/a The Realm
White Plains: (914) 222-0775
Rockland: (845) 920-9420