Last Updated: [August 2023]
Introduction
Thank you for visiting Hello Merlot, your comprehensive source for wine education and community. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users and this policy sets out how we will treat your personal information. By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies and data in accordance with the terms of this policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Information about your computer, including your IP address, geographical location, browser type and version, and operating system.
- Information about your visits to and use of this website including the referral source, length of visit, page views, and website navigation paths.
- Information that you provide when registering with our website, such as your email address and other personal details.
- Any other personal information that you choose to send to us via contact forms or email correspondence.
Use of Personal Information
We may use your personal information to:
- Administer our website and business.
- Personalize your website experience.
- Enable your use of services available on our website.
- Send you newsletters, updates, and marketing communications relating to our business or the businesses of carefully-selected third parties that we think may be of interest to you.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.
Affiliate Disclosure
When you click on certain products and links on our website, Hello Merlot may receive a commission in return. Our affiliate partners do not receive your personal information, nor do we knowingly promote poor quality, harmful, or spammy products. All issues with products bought through an affiliate link must be handled by the manufacturer of the product.
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable precautions to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of your personal information. Data transmission over the internet is inherently insecure, and we cannot guarantee the security of data sent over the Internet.
Third Parties
We will not provide your personal information to third parties for the purpose of direct marketing without your express consent. We may, however, share information with our service providers (like web hosting or payment gateways) as is necessary to operate our business.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us.
Amendments
We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website. You should check this page occasionally to ensure you understand any changes to this policy.
Your Rights
You may instruct us to provide you with any personal information we hold about you; provision of such information will be subject to the supply of appropriate evidence of your identity.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal information, please write to us by email at hello [at] hellomerlot.com.