Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 18, 2026 | Last Updated: March 18, 2026

At Yār on the Lake, your privacy matters to us as much as your comfort at our table. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website (yaronthelake.com), make a reservation, or interact with us in any way. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only what we need to provide you with a great experience. This includes:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name, phone number, and email address when making a reservation

  • Party size, special occasion notes, or dining preferences you choose to share

  • Messages or inquiries submitted through our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

  • Browser type, device, and IP address

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Referring website (how you found us)

This data is collected through standard website analytics tools and is used only to improve your experience on our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Confirm and manage your reservations

  • Respond to your questions or requests

  • Send reservation reminders or updates (only if you’ve opted in)

  • Improve our website, menu, and overall guest experience

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. Ever.

3. Reservations & Third-Party Booking Platforms

Our reservations may be processed through a third-party platform (such as OpenTable, Resy, or a similar service). When you book through these platforms, their own privacy policies also apply. We encourage you to review their terms directly. Yār on the Lake only receives the reservation details necessary to prepare for your visit.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies — small files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of our site may not work as intended if you do.

We do not use cookies to serve personalized advertising.

5. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected — typically the duration of your reservation and a reasonable period afterward for service-related follow-up. Analytics data may be retained in aggregate form for longer periods to help us understand long-term site performance.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct inaccurate information

  • Request that we delete your information, subject to any legal obligations

  • Opt out of any marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, simply reach out to us at the contact details below. We’ll respond promptly.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While no online system is completely secure, we are committed to handling your data with care and discretion — the same way we treat every guest who walks through our doors.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to third-party sites (such as our booking platform, social media pages, or partner vendors). Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we’ll update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of our website after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, we’d love to hear from you.

Yār on the Lake

Westlake Village, California

Website: https://yaronthelake.com