Privacy policy
Effective Date: August 17, 2026
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
TAAN (“TAAN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting information you may provide when visiting our website, taanchicago.com (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with your use of the Website.
By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
The information we collect depends on how you interact with our Website.
Information You Provide Directly
TAAN does not currently provide account registration, newsletter subscriptions, online ordering, or website-based contact forms.
If you contact us by email at hello@taanchicago.com, we may receive information that you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message.
We use this information solely as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically by the Website platform or by third-party services used on the Website.
This information may include:
IP address;
Browser type and version;
Device type;
Operating system;
Pages visited;
Date and time of access;
Referring website or source; and
General information about how you interact with the Website.
This information may be used to help operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be used to help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors interact with a website, and improve the user experience.
Because TAAN's Website is hosted on Squarespace, Squarespace and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies as part of providing and securing the Website.
Third-party services linked to or integrated with the Website may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
You may be able to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the Website.
3. How We Use Information
TAAN may use information collected through the Website to:
Operate and maintain the Website;
Respond to inquiries sent to us by email;
Provide information about TAAN and our restaurant;
Facilitate reservations through third-party reservation services;
Facilitate gift card purchases through third-party services;
Improve the Website and user experience;
Maintain the security and integrity of the Website;
Understand general Website usage and performance; and
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
TAAN does not currently use information collected through the Website to send marketing newsletters or promotional email campaigns.
4. Reservations Through OpenTable
TAAN provides links to OpenTable to allow guests to make restaurant reservations.
When you choose to make a reservation through OpenTable, you may leave the TAAN Website and interact directly with OpenTable.
Information you provide through OpenTable, including information necessary to make or manage a reservation, is handled according to OpenTable's own privacy practices and policies.
TAAN does not control the information collection or processing practices of OpenTable.
We encourage you to review OpenTable's privacy policy before providing personal information through its platform.
5. Gift Cards Through Toast
TAAN provides links to Toast for the purchase of TAAN gift cards.
When you purchase a gift card through Toast, you may leave the TAAN Website and interact directly with Toast.
Information submitted through Toast, including information required to process a gift card purchase or payment, is handled according to Toast's privacy practices and policies.
TAAN does not control Toast's collection or processing of information submitted through its platform.
6. Google Maps
Our Website may use Google Maps or related Google mapping services to display our restaurant location and assist visitors with directions.
Google may collect information about your use of its mapping services, including information about your device and location, depending on how you interact with the service and your device settings.
Google's collection and use of information is governed by Google's applicable privacy policies and terms.
7. Instagram
Our Website may provide a link to TAAN's Instagram account.
If you follow the link to Instagram, you will be interacting with a third-party platform operated by Meta.
Any information you provide to or through Instagram is subject to Instagram and Meta's applicable privacy policies and terms. TAAN does not control the privacy practices of Instagram.
8. Squarespace
The TAAN Website is hosted on Squarespace.
Squarespace may collect and process certain information about visitors to the Website as necessary to provide hosting, security, functionality, analytics, and other website-related services.
Information processed by Squarespace may include technical information such as IP address, browser information, device information, and Website usage information.
Squarespace's collection and use of information is governed by its own privacy policies and terms.
9. How We Share Information
TAAN does not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with third-party service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the Website or provide services you request. These may include:
Squarespace, for Website hosting and related services;
OpenTable, for restaurant reservations;
Toast, for gift card purchases;
Google, in connection with Google Maps and related services; and
Other service providers that may assist us with Website operations, security, technology, or legal compliance.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests;
Protect the rights, property, or safety of TAAN, our guests, employees, or others;
Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud, security issues, or other unlawful activity; or
Protect against legal liability.
10. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the circumstances in which it was collected.
Third-party service providers may retain information according to their own policies and applicable legal requirements.
11. Data Security
TAAN takes reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or through the Website.
12. Children's Privacy
The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and TAAN does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.
If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
13. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws.
These rights may include, where applicable:
The right to know what personal information is collected about you;
The right to request access to personal information;
The right to request correction of inaccurate information;
The right to request deletion of personal information;
The right to obtain a copy of certain personal information;
The right to object to or restrict certain processing; and
Other rights provided by applicable law.
Because privacy rights vary by jurisdiction and circumstances, TAAN will evaluate requests in accordance with applicable law.
To submit a privacy-related request, contact us at:
Email:hello@taanchicago.com
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
14. Illinois Residents
TAAN is located in Illinois and seeks to comply with applicable Illinois privacy and data protection laws.
If you are an Illinois resident, you may have additional rights under applicable Illinois law depending on the nature of the information collected and how it is processed.
You may contact us at hello@taanchicago.com with questions or requests relating to your personal information.
15. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties, including OpenTable, Toast, Google, Instagram, and other services.
TAAN is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, third-party services, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for the latest information about our privacy practices.
17. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how TAAN handles information, please contact us:
TAAN
2759 West Augusta Avenue
Chicago, Illinois
Email:hello@taanchicago.com
Website: taanchicago.com
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