Privacy Policy for Gulf Stream Distillery
Last updated: August 8, 2025
Welcome to Gulf Stream Distillery (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number when you subscribe, place orders, or sign up for newsletters.
- Account Information: Username, password, billing/shipping addresses when you create an account.
- Transaction Data: Purchase history, payment details (collected securely by our payment processors).
- Communications: Records of your correspondence with us (e.g., support inquiries, feedback).
1.2 Non‑Personal Information
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clickstream data, referring/exit pages.
- Aggregated Data: Data that has been aggregated or de‑identified and cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal and non‑personal information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our products, services, and website functionality.
- Process orders and deliver products, including order confirmations, shipping notifications, and customer service.
- Communicate about promotions, events, newsletters, and other marketing materials (you may opt out at any time).
- Monitor and analyze usage metrics to understand and improve user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, property, or safety.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, we process personal data based on:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data for specified purposes.
- Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill our contract with you (e.g., processing orders).
- Legitimate Interests: Processing for our legitimate business interests, provided your rights do not override those interests.
- Legal Obligation: Processing to comply with legal requirements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third‑party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, mailing services, analytics providers).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the relevant third parties.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. If you suspect any unauthorized use of your account, please contact us immediately at privacy@gulfstreamdistillery.com.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, update, or delete your personal information.
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable, machine‑readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@gulfstreamdistillery.com. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 16, please contact us to request deletion.
8. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement safeguards to protect your data.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Cookie Policy for Gulf Stream Distillery
Last updated: August 8, 2025
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Necessary for basic website functionality (e.g., page navigation). | Session ID, security |
| Performance Cookies | Collect anonymous data on how visitors use our site to improve performance. | Google Analytics |
| Functional Cookies | Remember choices you make (e.g., language, region) to provide personalized features. | Language preference |
| Advertising Cookies | Track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads (third‑party). | Ad networks, retargeting cookies |
3. Third‑Party Cookies
We may allow third‑party cookies from analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel). These cookies collect information about your online activities across different sites to provide targeted advertising and track performance.
4. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality. For more information:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Alternatively, use our cookie consent banner on your first visit to manage preferences.
5. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Privacy or Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Gulf Stream Distillery Email: marketing@gulfstreamdistillery.com