Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Sandy Hook Wine and Liquor is a locally owned wine and spirits retailer located at 102 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482.

For privacy-related questions, contact us at sandyhookwineandliquor@gmail.com or (203) 304-1301.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact form submissions. When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, optional phone number, and message content.
• Newsletter sign-ups. When you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address.
• Technical information. Our hosting provider may automatically collect standard server logs, such as IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages viewed. We do not use analytics or advertising trackers on this Site.
• Age verification preference. If you confirm you are 21 or older, we store a preference in your browser's local storage so you are not prompted again for 30 days. This does not include your name, date of birth, or other personal identifiers.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletter emails if you have subscribed
• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Protect the Site against spam, abuse, and security issues
• Comply with applicable law

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for targeted advertising on this Site.

4. How information is processed and stored

Contact and newsletter form submissions are processed through Netlify Forms when the Site is hosted on Netlify. Submissions are delivered to us so we can respond or manage our email list. Netlify's handling of form data is subject to Netlify's own privacy practices.

We retain contact and newsletter information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Local storage and age verification

Our age gate stores a preference in your browser's local storage so you are not prompted again for 30 days after you confirm you are at least 21 years old. This does not include your name, date of birth, or other personal identifiers. You can clear this preference at any time by clearing your browser's site data or local storage for this website.

6. Cookies and similar technologies

We do not set first-party cookies for tracking or advertising through our own website code. Our hosting provider may set functional cookies necessary to operate the Site.

Some third-party services embedded on or linked from the Site may use cookies or similar technologies, including:

• Google Fonts, loaded to display site typography
• Google Maps, embedded on our store information page

These third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.

7. Third-party services and outbound links

The Site links to third-party platforms for online ordering and social media, including:

• NRSgo for pickup orders
• DoorDash for delivery orders
• Facebookand Instagram

When you leave our Site or interact with these services, their terms and privacy policies apply. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or platforms.

8. Children's privacy and age requirements

This Site is intended for individuals who are at least 21 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21. If you believe we have received information from someone under 21, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

9. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your choices

• Newsletter. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in those emails or by contacting us directly.
• Contact data. You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have submitted through our forms by contacting us. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe, subject to legal and operational requirements.
• Browser storage. You may clear local storage for this Site through your browser settings at any time.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Governing law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

13. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

• Sandy Hook Wine and Liquor
• 102 Church Hill Rd, Sandy Hook, CT 06482
• Email: sandyhookwineandliquor@gmail.com
• Phone: (203) 304-1301