Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

1. Information We Collect

Account information: email address, display name, and optional profile photo when you create an account.

User content: reviews, photos, comments, votes, bookmarks, and collections you create.

Usage data: pages visited, search queries, clicks, and interactions with listings and deals.

Device data: browser type, device type, IP address, and approximate location (city-level, with your permission for precise location).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve the Service
• Personalize search results and recommendations
• Display your reviews and contributions
• Send deal alerts and notifications (opt-in only)
• Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only:

• With service providers who assist our operations (hosting, analytics, email)
• When required by law
• With your explicit consent

4. Third-Party Data

Yelp: In compliance with Yelp's API terms, we do not store Yelp content beyond 24 hours. If you request removal of Yelp-sourced data displayed on our site, we will honor it within 24 hours.

Google: In compliance with Google Maps Platform terms, we store only the Google place_id. Other Google data (hours, photos) is fetched live and not stored.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. Analytics cookies are used only with your consent. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures. No system is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your account and data at any time. Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to children under 21 (due to alcohol-related content). We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

9. Contact

Privacy questions? Contact us at privacy@winery.com.