Privacy Policy for Cocktails and Records
1. Introduction
At Cocktails and Records, accessible at cocktailsandrecords.net, we are committed to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your right to privacy. Our approach to data protection is grounded in transparency, accountability, and a strong privacy-first ethos. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, share, and secure your information when you use our website, engage our services, or communicate with us. We process your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all users who access or interact with our website, cocktailsandrecords.net, or otherwise communicate with us online or offline. Cocktails and Records is the data controller of your personal data where we determine the purposes and means of processing.
You may contact our privacy team at [email protected] with any questions or concerns regarding this policy or the processing of your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of personal information:
a) Usage Data
Includes information automatically collected when you visit cocktailsandrecords.net, such as browser type, IP address, device identifiers, date/time stamps, pages visited, duration of visit, referral URLs, and interaction logs.
b) Account Data
Includes personal information you provide when you create an account or place an order, such as your full name, postal address, email address, and phone number.
c) Profile Data
Includes information relating to your preferences, browsing behavior, followed artists, favorite cocktails, categories of interest, and purchase history.
d) Communication Data
Includes data obtained through your interactions with us, including customer support inquiries, direct communications, social media mentions, and contact form submissions.
e) Technical Data
Includes information about your device and configuration, such as device type, operating system, browser settings, screen resolution, and internet service provider.
f) Transaction Data
Includes data related to orders placed through cocktailsandrecords.net, such as billing and shipping details, payment methods (processed via secure third-party providers), and order history.
g) Preference Data
Includes your chosen marketing preferences, such as consent to receive promotional emails, opt-ins/opt-outs to brand campaigns, and product/service interest data.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Information
We rely on the following lawful bases to process your personal data:
– Consent: Where required for specific uses (e.g., email marketing), we will obtain your consent.
– Contract: Where the processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as delivering your purchases.
– Legal Obligation: Where processing is required by law or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interest: Where we have a business interest in improving user experience, conducting analytics, or preventing fraud—provided such interests are not overridden by your rights.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and CCPA (as applicable), you may exercise the following data subject rights:
– Right of Access: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data about you.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
– Right to Restriction: Request that we limit processing of your data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
– Right to Opt-Out (CCPA): Object to the sale or sharing of your data, where applicable.
– Right to Object: Where processing is based on legitimate interests or consent, you may object to such processing.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
6. Security Measures
We implement rigorous technical and organizational measures to ensure the security of your personal data. These include, but are not limited to:
– Encryption of data both in transit and at rest
– Role-based access controls and authentication protocols
– Routine system and data backups
– Employee training on secure data handling and privacy principles
– Monitoring and alerting for unauthorized system access
7. International Data Transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with data protection regulations, such transfers are made in accordance with applicable laws. We rely on appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, and ensure equivalent data protection standards in receiving countries.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by applicable laws. Data retention durations include:
– Account Data: Retained for as long as the account remains active, and for 6 years thereafter for legal compliance.
– Transaction Data: Retained for a minimum of 7 years for accounting and audit purposes.
– Communication Data: Retained up to 5 years after resolution.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained for up to 36 months for analytics purposes.
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until such preferences are withdrawn.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies on cocktailsandrecords.net to enhance functionality and personalize the user experience. The types of cookies used include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core site functionality (e.g., login, checkout).
– Functional Cookies: Enable site preferences and personalization.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve the website.
– Performance Cookies: Optimize website speed and responsiveness.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
In compliance with GDPR and CCPA, users are provided with clear choices regarding cookies. Upon your initial visit to cocktailsandrecords.net, you will encounter a cookie banner. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies. Additionally, you may manage cookie preferences at any time via your browser settings or our cookie management tool. Do Not Sell My Personal Information requests under CCPA can be submitted via [email protected].
11. Protection of Children’s Privacy
Cocktails and Records does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal data without verifiable parental consent, we will promptly delete such data in accordance with applicable law.
12. Policy Updates
We may modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion to reflect changes in legal requirements, business practices, or services offered. Significant changes will be communicated via prominent notices on the website or via email to account holders. Continued use of cocktailsandrecords.net after such updates constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy rights are respected and upheld.
This Privacy Policy has been designed to comply with the GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection regulations. For any privacy-related inquiries, including the exercise of your rights, please reach out at [email protected].