Privacy Policy

EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 15, 2019

 

Beer Choir respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to your access to and use of BeerChoir.com, including any content, functionality and services offered on or through BeerChoir.com

Please read the Privacy Policy carefully before you start to use the Website. By using the Website you accept and agree to be bound and abide by the Privacy Policy. If you do not want to agree to the Privacy Policy, you must not access or use the website.

What data do we collect?

When you access this website, we learn information about you, both automatically and through voluntary actions you may take during your visit. This policy applies to information we collect on the website and in email, text, or other electronic messages.

  • We collect personal information that you provide when you fill out forms on the website, communicate via contact forms, providing comments or other feedback, and when ordering a product or service via the website.

  • We may also use automatic data collection technologies including Google Analytics to collect certain information about browsing actions and patterns when on the website. This information generally includes information about your location, traffic pattern through the website, and any communications between your computer and the website.

How do we use your data?

We may use the data we collect for the purposes of operating the website, providing services, ensuring the security of the website, communicating with you, analyzing website usage, keeping records, managing customer relationships, and marketing services.

 

When making online purchases, all credit card and financial data are securely processed and housed within the third party payment service Square (To view Square’s privacy policy and terms of service click here.) We employ commercially reasonable methods to ensure the security of the information you provide to us and the information we collect automatically. We never use email to transmit Credit Card and other sensitive information. We also use standard security procedures and work only with reputable third-party vendors including:

  • SquareSpace - webhost

  • Stripe - online store purchases

  • Mailchimp - email newsletter/communications

  • Google Analytics - website data traffic analytics

 

We may use this data for the purposes of operating the website, providing services, ensuring the security of the website, communicating with you, analyzing website usage, managing customer relationships, keeping records and marketing services. Personal data will not be stored for longer than necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

 

When is your email address collected?

If you choose to correspond with us through email, sign up for any email newsletters, or enter your email address via a contact form on the website, we may retain the content of your email messages with your email address and our responses.

 

How do we use your email address?

We only use your email address to communicate directly with you about an inquiry, product, or service. If you opt-in to our email newsletter list, you will receive regular emails updating you about products and services. We keep your e-mail address confidential and do not sell, rent or lease our subscription lists to third parties. In all marketing or newsletter emails sent from us, we will clearly state who the email is from and provide clear information on how to contact the sender, and how to opt-out of a mailing list.

 

How do we store your data?

We implement security measure to maintain the safety of your personal information when you place an order or share your personal information. Most data is held by third party processors, as described above, who maintain responsibility for their data security. To our knowledge, they comply with standard data privacy regulations and practices. In the event of a data breach on this website, we will contact you within 72 hours.

 

Do we use cookies?

Yes. Similar to other websites, our website uses “cookies” to collect information about how the site is used. A cookie is a small text document that a website asks your computer for permission to store in a part of your hard drive designated for cookies. Cookies gather information date and time of visits, pages viewed, time spent on the site, websites visited just before or just after this website, and your IP address. Cookies serve to make the website more user-friendly and effective.

 

You can set your internet browser so you are informed about cookie settings, allow cookies in only specific cases, delete cookies automatically when you close your browser, or generally deactivate cookies. Note that disabling cookies may limit this website’s functionality.

 

What if our privacy policy changes?

When we make changes to the privacy policy they will be reflected on this page. If we make material changes to how we handle users’ personal information, we will notify you by email and/or via a notice on the website. You are responsible for ensuring we have an up-to-date active email address for you, and for periodically visiting the website and this privacy policy to check for changes.

What are my data rights under GDPR?

If you are within the European Union, you are entitled to certain information and rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR.) You can request access, correct, or erase your data. You have the right to reject to the processing of your data, the right to portability of your data, and the right to withdraw consent for the use of your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority that has jurisdiction over issues related to the General Data Protection Regulation.

What if I have questions about your privacy policy?

If you have questions about the data we hold on you, you can contact us by clicking here. Filling in the contact form sends your email directly to our email inbox.