Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 2023

Introduction

Thank you for visiting the Wine Academy website. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your data when you use our website. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information from you when you:

RSVP for events or courses on our website.
Subscribe to our newsletter.
Contact us through the website.
Interact with our website through cookies and analytics tools.

The types of personal information we collect may include your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide you with the services and information you request.
To send you email updates, newsletters, and promotional materials (you can opt out at any time).
To improve our website and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations.

Data Sharing

We may share your personal information with the following third-party service providers:

Squarespace: Our website hosting provider.
Typeform: Our scheduling provider for event RSVPs.
Mailchimp: Our email marketing provider.

These service providers are contractually bound to use your information only for the purposes of providing their services to us and are obligated to protect your data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies and analytics tools to collect non-personal information about your use of our website to improve our services and user experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and correct your personal information.
Withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications.
Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant updates through our website.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@mkewineacademy.com

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.