Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how WineAlong.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you access or use our website located at winealong.com (the “Site”). This Policy is designed to comply with applicable United States federal laws, New Jersey state laws, and other pertinent privacy regulations. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information in connection with your use of our Site. This includes:

1.1 Personal Information

Contact Details: Such as your name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number when voluntarily provided (e.g., when you sign up for newsletters, create an account, or contact us).
Account Credentials: Information you provide during registration, such as username and password.
Payment Information: When you make a purchase or subscribe to a service, we may collect billing and payment details. Payment data is handled by our secure third-party payment processors and is not stored on our servers.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Usage Data: Information automatically collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and other usage details.
Analytics Data: Data collected by third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our Site, which may include aggregated demographic information.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods:

Directly from You: When you voluntarily fill out forms, subscribe to services, or otherwise interact with our Site.
Automatically: Through the use of cookies, log files, and other tracking technologies that collect usage and device information.
From Third Parties: From partners, advertising networks, and other third-party services that help us understand user behavior and improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for several purposes, including:

Providing and Improving Our Services: To process your transactions, maintain your account, personalize your experience, and respond to your inquiries.
Communications: To send you administrative messages, updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions).
Analytics and Research: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Site.
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (For Applicable Jurisdictions)

While U.S. law does not require a legal basis framework like the European Union’s GDPR, we process your personal information based on:

Consent: When you provide your personal data voluntarily.
Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations under your agreements with us.
Legitimate Interests: In maintaining and improving our Site and services.
Compliance with Legal Obligations: As required by applicable law or regulatory authority.

5. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, website hosting, data analysis). These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your data.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, comply with a judicial proceeding, or safeguard the safety of any person.
Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, provided that the acquiring entity agrees to honor this Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These technologies help us:

Recognize your browser and capture certain information.
Understand user trends and track user movement.
Enhance and personalize your experience.

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of our Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Data Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

Encryption: Data transmitted to and from our Site is encrypted via Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology.
Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to employees, contractors, and agents who need to know that information in order to operate, develop, or improve our services.
Regular Reviews: Our security policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure the continued safety of your data.

Despite our efforts, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes for which the information was collected.
Comply with our legal obligations.
Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.

When your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

Access: You have the right to request access to your personal data.
Correction: You may request that we update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in such communications or by contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below. We may require additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. International Data Transfers

WineAlong.com operates in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our data protection standards may differ from those in your country. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information as soon as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

14. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Privacy Policy shall be resolved in accordance with the applicable laws and in the appropriate courts located in New Jersey.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@winealong.com
Mailing Address: WineAlong.com 6 Paisley Ln Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, USA
Phone: +1 (862) 222 0864

By accessing or using WineAlong.com, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue your use of our Site.