1. Overview
ShanghaiTunnelBar.com publishes independent content about Portland underground history, Old Town nightlife, local lore, cultural stories, events and related subjects.
References to bars, venues, neighborhoods, historical businesses or nightlife locations are editorial references only unless we clearly state otherwise.
2. Information We Collect
We try to collect as little personal information as reasonably necessary to operate the site. Depending on how you use ShanghaiTunnelBar.com, information may include:
- Email address when you voluntarily join The Underground List or another mailing list.
- Technical information such as IP address, browser/user-agent information, referring page and basic server log data.
- Signup source information used to understand which page or campaign produced a subscription.
- Information you voluntarily provide if you contact us directly.
3. The Underground List
If you join The Underground List, we use your email address to send newsletters, nightlife updates, new stories, event-related announcements and other content connected to ShanghaiTunnelBar.com.
Joining the list is voluntary. You may unsubscribe from marketing email using the unsubscribe method included in the messages we send.
We do not sell your email address to unrelated third parties.
4. Server Logs & Technical Data
Like most websites, our hosting infrastructure may automatically record limited technical data when pages are requested. This can include IP addresses, timestamps, browser type, requested URLs, referring URLs and error information.
We may use this information for security, abuse prevention, troubleshooting, site performance and general traffic analysis.
5. Cookies, Analytics & Advertising
The site may use cookies or similar technologies where necessary for functionality, analytics, security, advertising or measurement.
Third-party services used on the site may set or read their own cookies or collect technical information subject to their own privacy policies.
If we materially change how tracking or advertising data is used, this policy may be updated.
6. When Information May Be Shared
We may disclose limited information to service providers that help us operate the website, deliver email, provide hosting, fight abuse, process analytics or maintain site infrastructure.
We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, enforce our rights, investigate abuse or protect the security of the website or its users.
7. Venue, Bar & Business References
Portland has a long history of bars, basements, tunnels, restaurants, clubs, music spaces, tour operations and businesses associated with the city’s underground lore.
ShanghaiTunnelBar.com does not represent any of those businesses. A venue appearing in an article, guide, historical discussion, event roundup or nightlife feature does not mean that venue owns, controls, sponsors or endorses this site.
Likewise, the phrase “the underground” is used here as an editorial and cultural concept referring to Portland nightlife, below-street-level spaces, Old Town history, underground culture and Shanghai Tunnel folklore. It should not be read as a claim that every location discussed is physically connected by tunnels.
8. Third-Party Links
Articles and pages may link to other websites. We do not control the privacy practices, security or content of third-party websites. Visiting an external site is subject to that site’s own terms and privacy policy.
9. Data Retention
We may retain newsletter subscription records and technical logs for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the site, maintain security, comply with legal obligations and manage subscription preferences.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it is kept.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures intended to protect information, but no website, database or transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Children
ShanghaiTunnelBar.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly seek personal information from children under 13.
12. Privacy Requests
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning access, correction, deletion or use of certain personal information.
Privacy requests can be made using the contact information or contact method published on ShanghaiTunnelBar.com. We may need to verify a request before acting on it.
13. Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website evolves. The version posted here is the version that applies when you use the site.
Last updated: September 10, 2026.