Effective Date: February 22, 2026
Last Updated: February 22, 2026
Antietam Brewery (“Antietam Brewery,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you visit or interact with our website, including when you submit inquiries related to our taproom, food service, events, or private room bookings.
This Privacy Policy applies to this website and any online services that link to it.
1. Age Restriction (21+)
This website is intended only for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. By accessing or using this website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 21 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 21. If we become aware that personal data has been submitted by an individual under 21, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you contact us or submit forms on our website, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Event, food service, or private room inquiry details
- Any information you choose to include in your message
Providing this information is voluntary; however, failure to provide certain information may limit our ability to respond to your request.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
This information is collected through cookies, logs, and standard analytics technologies.
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive limited information from third‑party platforms you use to interact with us (such as social media or linked services). These third parties control their own privacy practices.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and communications
- Evaluating and responding to event, food service, or private room requests
- Operating, maintaining, and improving our website
- Protecting the website and users from fraud, misuse, and security threats
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
Where Maryland law applies, we collect and use personal data only when it is reasonably necessary and proportionate to provide or maintain the specific product or service requested.
4. Food Service, Events, and Private Room Bookings
If you inquire about or request information regarding:
- Food service or catering
- Public events
- Private parties or gatherings
- Use of a private or semi‑private room
We may collect additional details needed to evaluate your request. Submission of an inquiry does not constitute a confirmed reservation or contractual agreement.
5. Sensitive Personal Data
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal data through our website. If you voluntarily include sensitive information in a message to us, you do so at your discretion.
We do not sell sensitive personal data and do not use it for targeted advertising.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable core website functionality
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Improve user experience
You may manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features.
7. Sharing of Personal Data
We may share personal data only as necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Service providers who support website hosting, analytics, security, or communications (who are permitted to use data only to perform services for us)
- Legal or regulatory purposes, including compliance with applicable laws, court orders, or lawful requests
- Business protection, such as investigating fraud, abuse, or security incidents
We do not sell personal data.
8. Targeted Advertising and Opt‑Out Rights
Where applicable, Maryland residents have the right to opt out of:
- The sale of personal data
- Targeted advertising
- Certain automated profiling
We honor applicable opt‑out requests in accordance with Maryland law.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
- Meet legal, regulatory, or operational requirements
When personal data is no longer required, we take reasonable steps to delete or de‑identify it.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Maryland Data Breach Notice (Personal Information Protection Act)
If we experience a security breach involving certain covered personal information of Maryland residents, Maryland law requires a prompt investigation and, where required, notification to affected individuals as soon as reasonably practicable and no later than 45 days after discovery of the breach, subject to statutory exceptions.
Where notification is not required, we maintain records documenting that determination as required by law.
12. Maryland Privacy Rights (MODPA)
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) provides Maryland residents with certain rights, including the right to:
- Access personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Delete personal data (subject to exceptions)
- Opt out of targeted advertising or data sales
- Receive equal treatment for exercising privacy rights
We respond to verified consumer requests in accordance with applicable law.
13. How to Submit a Privacy Request
To submit a privacy‑related request, including requests to access, correct, delete, limit, or opt out of certain uses of your personal data, please contact us using one of the methods below:
Email: info@antietambrewery.com
Mail:
Antietam Brewery
Attn: Privacy Request
140 Western Maryland Parkway
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Please include:
- Your full name
- The email address and/or phone number you used when interacting with us (if applicable)
- The type of request you are submitting (e.g., access, correction, deletion, opt‑out)
To protect your privacy, we may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing your request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
14. Non‑Discrimination
We do not discriminate against individuals for exercising their privacy rights, including by denying services or providing different levels of service solely because a privacy right was exercised.
15. Third‑Party Links
Our website may contain links to third‑party websites or platforms. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third‑party sites.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@antietambrewery.com
Mail: Antietam Brewery, 140 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740