Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Information We Collect
When you visit Winery Insider, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed. If you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name and email address. We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or government identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve our website, deliver the content and services you request, send newsletters and updates you have opted into, respond to your inquiries, analyse usage trends to enhance user experience, and ensure the security and integrity of our platform. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies & Tracking
Winery Insider uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), email delivery services, and content delivery networks to operate our website. These services may collect information about your use of our site in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services that interact with our site. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include the right to access the personal data we hold about you, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of your data, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@wineryinsider.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form and is not linked to individual users after 26 months.
Children's Privacy
Winery Insider is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at contact@wineryinsider.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@wineryinsider.com.