Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for https://drinks-for-bbq.scoopstorm.com

Introduction

Welcome to https://drinks-for-bbq.scoopstorm.com (hereafter referred to as “Drinks for BBQ” or “we”). We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of data when you interact with our website, applications, services, and products.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of Drinks for BBQ’s online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website at https://drinks-for-bbq.scoopstorm.com
  2. Any mobile or desktop applications associated with our brand
  3. Online services and products offered by Drinks for BBQ
  4. Interactions between our users, customers, and authorized service providers

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services accessible through links on our website. These entities have their own privacy policies governing data collection and usage, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how we handle your personal data in the following scenarios:

  1. Using Our Services: When you create an account, log in, or utilize our applications and services as an authorized user.
  2. Website Visitors: If you visit our websites linked to this policy, we may collect certain information about your interaction with these pages.
  3. Communications: We may reach out to you via email, calls, text messages (SMS), or other communication channels for various purposes, including newsletters, marketing campaigns, order updates, and customer support.

Personal Data Collection

Drinks for BBQ collects multiple categories of personal data:

  1. Account Information: This includes your user name, registration details, and password (hashed and salted).
  2. Payment Information: Details related to your payment methods, such as card numbers, expiration dates, and CVV codes, are securely stored for processing transactions.
  3. Financial and Purchase Data: We may collect billing information, order history, product preferences, and purchase amounts to enhance your shopping experience.
  4. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique device identifiers (UDIDs) or similar data from your mobile devices when you access our apps.
  5. Location Data: Information about your geographical location, such as IP addresses and GPS coordinates, to provide personalized content and services.
  6. Feedback and Reviews: Any comments, suggestions, or reviews you submit to us are also considered personal data.
  7. Social Media Information: If you choose to connect our services with your social media accounts, we may access your public profile information from these platforms.
  8. Product Information: Details about products you view, search for, or purchase on our sites. This includes product preferences, ratings, and reviews.

We collect this data through various means: user registration forms, account settings, online transactions, form submissions, website analytics tools, mobile app interactions, social media integration, and feedback forms. Additionally, third-party service providers may share personal data with us for specific purposes, adhering to their respective privacy policies.

Cookies

Drinks for BBQ uses cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functionalities of our website, such as allowing you to navigate through pages.
  2. Preference Cookies: Remembering your preferences and settings to provide a personalized experience.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Tracking user behavior and gathering statistical data to improve our services.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, which allows you to customize your cookie preferences.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data for specific periods based on legal requirements and business needs:

  1. Account Information: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after account closure.
  2. Payment and Financial Data: Stored securely for as long as necessary to complete transactions, comply with tax regulations, or resolve disputes.
  3. Purchase History: Kept for billing purposes, customer support, and analytics (as per applicable laws).
  4. Location Data and IP Addresses: Typically retained temporarily for improving services and may be deleted after a specified period.
  5. Other Collected Data: Retained based on the purpose of collection, as described in this policy, or as required by law.

Once the data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust security measures to safeguard your personal data:

  1. Encryption: Employing encryption protocols for data at rest and in transit to protect sensitive information.
  2. Secure Third-Party Processing: Engaging reputable third-party service providers who adhere to strict security standards.
  3. Access Controls: Restricting access to personal data to authorized personnel only, on a need-to-know basis.
  4. Regular Audits: Conducting periodic security audits and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Children’s Privacy

Drinks for BBQ does not intentionally collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. Our services are designed for a general audience, and we encourage parents and guardians to supervise their children’s online activities.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have various rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: The right to request access to and receive information about the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: The ability to rectify or update inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Requesting the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.
  4. Restriction: Asking for restrictions on processing your data in certain circumstances.
  5. Data Portability: Obtaining a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transferring it to another controller.
  6. Objection: Objecting to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: The right to be free from discrimination when exercising your data protection rights.
  8. Filing Appeals/Complaints: You have the right to file a complaint with relevant supervisory authorities if you believe your privacy rights have been infringed upon.

To exercise these rights or for data-related inquiries, please contact our Privacy Team at your earliest convenience. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your personal data.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, feedback, or requests:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: [Privacy Team’s Mailing Address]

We appreciate your trust in us regarding your personal information. If you have any concerns or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.