đź”’ Privacy Policy for WineYourSign
Effective Date: April 25th, 2025
Welcome! At WineYourSign, your privacy and trust are at the heart of what we do. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how and why we use it, and the rights you have—especially under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
đź“Ś What This Policy Covers
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website https://wineyoursign.com and any related services we provide. By visiting or using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
🧾 What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information – e.g., your name and email address when you sign up or fill out a form
- Account Data – login credentials and user preferences, if you create an account
- Birth Date – either your day and month, or full birth date and time, for horoscope generation
- Preferred Region or Country – to suggest wine stores that deliver to your location
- Browsing Data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, referral source
- Communication Records – messages you send us through contact forms, surveys, or email
- Survey Responses or Poll Participation – if you choose to engage in user feedback activities
đź’ˇ How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Personalize your horoscope based on birth information
- Recommend wines or stores relevant to your region
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Send newsletters or updates if you’ve opted in
- Analyze traffic patterns and usage
- Comply with legal obligations
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
📬 Email and Marketing Communication
If you opt in to receive updates or offers, we’ll send occasional emails. You can opt out anytime via the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
We will only send marketing messages if we have your explicit consent, or a legitimate interest as defined under GDPR or CCPA.
🛡️ Data Security
We use encryption (HTTPS), firewalls, and access controls to keep your data safe. While no method is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to prevent loss, misuse, or unauthorized access.
🌍 International Data Transfers
If you’re located outside of where our servers are based, your data may be transferred internationally. When doing so, we follow the safeguards required by GDPR—such as using Standard Contractual Clauses or similar mechanisms approved by the European Commission.
🍪 Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your settings, and understand site usage. Some cookies are essential; others are for analytics or personalization.
See our full Cookie Policy for details and options to manage your cookie preferences.
🤝 Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers that help us deliver our website and communications, such as:
- Google Analytics – to understand website traffic
- Email platforms – to send newsletters and support replies
These providers may collect and process your data according to their own privacy policies.
⚖️ Your Privacy Rights
🧠Under GDPR (EU/UK residents):
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
- File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at contact@wineyoursign.com.
🌴 Under CCPA (California residents):
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we’ve collected about you
- Know how we use and share that information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell your data)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
If you’re a California resident and wish to make a request under CCPA, you can email contact@wineyoursign.com with “CCPA Request” in the subject line. We will verify your identity before processing your request.
đź“ť Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our services. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you on our website or via email if you’re subscribed.
The most current version will always be available here, with the “Effective Date” shown at the top.
đź“« Contact Us
Still have questions or concerns?
We’re here to help. You can contact us anytime at:
Email: contact@wineyoursign.com
Website Contact Page: https://www.wineyoursign.com/contact