Privacy Policy

Introduction

Mono Inn LLC "Mono Inn" ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our guests, applicants, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our website (www.monoinn.com) or submitting information through any of our forms, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following contexts:

• Reservations (via OpenTable): When you make a reservation through OpenTable, we may receive your name, email address, and phone number. This information is used solely to manage and communicate with you about your reservation.
• Website Inquiry Form: When you submit an inquiry through the contact form on our website, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. This information is used to respond to your inquiry.
• Newsletter Sign-Up: If you subscribe to our newsletter through our website, we collect your name and email address. This information is used to send you promotional and marketing communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email.
• Marketing Communications via OpenTable: If you opt in to marketing communications when making a reservation through OpenTable, your contact information may be used to send you promotional emails. We only send marketing communications to guests who have explicitly opted in.
• Job Applications (via 'Join Our Team' Page): When you submit a job application through our website, we collect the information you choose to provide, which may include your name, email address, phone number, resume, cover letter, and any other personal information included in your application or attachments. This information is accessed only by authorized Mono Inn personnel involved in the hiring process (the owner, chef, and administrative assistants) and is retained indefinitely for the restaurant's records.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your browsing experience. 

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. 

The analytics data collected through cookies is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

When you visit our website, you will be presented with a notice regarding our use of cookies. 

By continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. 

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain features of the website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To confirm and manage reservations and respond to inquiries
• To send marketing or promotional communications to guests who have opted in
• To deliver our newsletter to subscribers
• To evaluate job applications and conduct hiring
• To analyze website traffic and improve the user experience

How We Share Your Information:

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

We work with the following third-party service providers who may receive or process your data on our behalf in order to operate our business:

• OpenTable — reservation management platform
• Toast — point-of-sale system and email marketing platform; stores reservation and transaction data and sends marketing emails to opted-in guests
• GoDaddy — website hosting and analytics

These providers are used solely to support our operations and are not permitted to use your data for their own independent marketing purposes beyond their standard platform practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these platforms for more information about how they handle your data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or until you request that we remove it. Job applications and related correspondence are retained indefinitely as part of our business records. If you would like to request deletion of your personal information, please contact us at the address below.

Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Although Mono Inn is a small business and may not be subject to the full requirements of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are committed to transparency and respect the following rights for California residents:

• Right to Know — You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete — You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale — We do not sell your personal information. No opt-out is necessary.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@monoinn.com. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, wish to exercise your California privacy rights, or want to request an accessible format of this policy, please contact us:

55620 US-395, Lee Vining, CA 93541

Email: info@monoinn.com

Phone: (760) 784-3266

Business hours: Friday – Monday, 5:30 PM onwards (seasonal)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Reviewed" date at the bottom of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Last Reviewed: Spring 2026