At WhiskeyRates.com, accessible from www.whiskeyrates.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors.

This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that is collected and recorded by WhiskeyRates.com and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at whiskeyrates@gmail.com.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Sign up for newsletters or create an account.
  • Contact us via email or fill out a form on the website.
  • Participate in surveys or provide feedback.

The types of information we may collect include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.

Additionally, we may collect information automatically when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior. This information helps us analyze user trends and improve our website’s functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in various ways, including to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our website’s functionality.
  • Understand and analyze how you use our website.
  • Communicate with you, including sending updates and promotional offers.
  • Respond to inquiries, questions, or comments.
  • Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices.
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the security of our platform.

Log Files

WhiskeyRates.com follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. The purpose of the information is for analyzing trends, administering the site, tracking users’ movement on the website, and gathering demographic information.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, WhiskeyRates.com uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the user experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.
  2. Performance Cookies: These allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular.
  3. Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
  4. Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

Third-Party Privacy Policies

WhiskeyRates.com’s Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Thus, we advise you to consult the respective Privacy Policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information. These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons in their respective advertisements and links that appear on WhiskeyRates.com. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content you see on websites you visit.

Data Retention and Security

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Once the data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.

To ensure the safety of your data, we implement robust security measures, including:

  • Data encryption protocols to protect sensitive information during transmission.
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to safeguard against breaches.
  • Restricted access to personal information, allowing only authorized personnel to view or process it.

However, please note that no data transmission or storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws. These rights include:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
  • The right to object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
  • The right to data portability, enabling you to transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at whiskeyrates@gmail.com. We will respond to your request in compliance with applicable laws.

Children’s Information

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important to us. WhiskeyRates.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately. We will make every effort to promptly remove such information from our records.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant updates, we will notify you by posting the revised policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date below.

Last Updated: December 25, 2024

By continuing to use our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: whiskeyrates@gmail.com Website: www.whiskeyrates.com