Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 27, 2024

DrinkLeader ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website drinkleader.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account on our Site
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Submit comments or feedback

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visit
  • Device identifiers

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity on our Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad performance
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.

Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites.

How Google Uses Your Data

  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
  • You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

For more information about how Google collects and uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Site
  • Responding to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Sending you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
  • Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Displaying personalized advertisements
  • Protecting against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
  • Complying with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
  • For Advertising: We share information with advertising partners, including Google AdSense
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access your personal information
  • The right to correct inaccurate information
  • The right to delete your personal information
  • The right to opt out of certain data processing
  • The right to data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@drinkleader.com.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete your information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 21 years of age, as it contains information about alcoholic beverages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 21. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 21, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@drinkleader.com