Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account (email address, password)
• Complete your profile (name, location, preferences)
• Post content (reviews, tasting notes, photos)
• Make purchases (payment and billing information)
• Contact us (correspondence content)
• Subscribe to newsletters (email address)

Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent, click patterns
• Location Data: IP address, approximate geographic location
• Cookies: Session and preference data (see Cookie section below)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Social login providers (Google, Facebook) if you choose to sign in with them
• Payment processors (Stripe) for transaction verification
• Analytics providers for aggregated usage statistics

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Service
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send administrative messages (security alerts, updates)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide support
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Analyze usage to improve the Service
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service Providers

Third parties who help us operate the Service:

• Stripe: Payment processing
• Microsoft Azure: Cloud hosting and storage
• Sentry: Error monitoring and performance
• Email providers: Transactional and marketing emails

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Enforce our terms and policies
• Respond to emergencies

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change.

With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you use the Service
• Improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (fraud prevention, legal compliance).

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your information
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@vinelog.com or use the settings in your account.

8. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To make a request, email privacy@vinelog.com with "California Privacy Request" in the subject line.

9. International Users

The Service is operated in the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your jurisdiction.

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on: contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligations, or your consent.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for anyone under 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us: