Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2, 2025

At Valery Wine Club ("VWC," "we," "us," or "our"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

1 Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

Name, email address, phone number
Billing and shipping addresses
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Account credentials and preferences
Date of birth (for age verification)
Communication preferences

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you use our services, including:

Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Location data (with your permission)

2 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process and fulfill your orders and subscriptions
Communicate with you about your account, orders, and services
Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
Personalize your experience and provide recommendations
Improve our website, products, and services
Comply with legal obligations and verify age requirements
Detect and prevent fraud or security issues
Conduct analytics and research

3 Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our business (payment processors, shipping carriers, email providers)
Business Partners: Wineries and partners whose products we feature
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our site
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
Marketing Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements

5 Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Opt out of marketing communications
Request data portability
Withdraw consent for data processing
Object to certain data processing activities
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

6 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8 Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 21. If we learn that we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it promptly.

9 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11 Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Valery Wine Club

[email protected]

+1 (234) 567-890

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.