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PRIVACY POLICY for Hauppauge Wine & Liquor

This PRIVACY POLICY outlines how Hauppauge Wine & Liquor ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you access and use our website, www.hauppaugewine.com (the “Website”). Our Website allows you to browse, search, and purchase alcoholic beverages and related products.

By accessing or using the Website, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. Please read it carefully before using the Website.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices. If any significant changes are made, we will notify you via email (using the email provided in your account) or post a notice on the Website prior to the changes taking effect. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest updates.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us.

The Website is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. Persons under 21 are not permitted to access or use the Website. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under 21. If we become aware that we have collected information from someone under 21, we will delete it promptly. If you believe someone under 21 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us immediately. For more details on age verification, please see our Terms of Service and Shipping & Return Policy.

This Privacy Policy should be read alongside our Shipping & Return Policy and Terms of Service.

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ARTICLE I – INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Hauppaugewine.com collects information from and about you and your devices in the following ways: (i) information you actively provide when you register for an account, (ii) information we collect from your device when you use our Website, and (iii) information we may receive from third parties. We collect both Personal Information and Non-Personal Information.

1.2 Non-Personal Information includes data that doesn't directly identify you, such as your IP address, browser type, and device details.

1.3 Personal Information you provide may include your name, email address, account password, billing information, phone number, delivery address, and social media IDs.

1.4 Tracking Information & Cookies: As you browse the Website, we collect information such as page views, IP address, browser type, and interaction with the Website’s content. Cookies may be used for tracking purposes. Your browser may have a “do not track” feature, but at this time, our Website does not respond to those settings.

1.5 We may also collect information about you from third parties claiming the right to share that information with us.

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ARTICLE II – HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

2.1 We use the information we collect to provide and improve our Website, notify you about new products and promotions, offer customer support, administer contests, and communicate service-related announcements.

2.2 We may aggregate both Personal and Non-Personal Information for business, analytical, or administrative purposes, and to enhance your shopping experience.

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ARTICLE III – DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION

3.1 We may share aggregated and anonymized data with third parties for analytical and marketing purposes.

3.2 We use third-party analytics services to evaluate the performance of our Website.

3.3 We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and analyzing its usage.

3.4 We may disclose your information to law enforcement or government agencies as required by law or if necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

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ARTICLE IV – ACQUISITION

4.1 If Hauppauge Wine & Liquor is acquired, merged, or transferred in part or in full, your Personal Information would be among the assets transferred.

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ARTICLE V – ADDITIONAL NOTICES

5.1 Updating Your Information & Opting Out: You may update your Personal Information or adjust your preferences by logging into your account. If you do not wish to receive marketing communications, you may opt out by following the instructions in any promotional email. Please note, it may take up to 30 days to fully process your opt-out request.

5.2 Retention of Personal Information: We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

5.3 Payments: Payment transactions are processed by third-party payment processors. Hauppauge Wine & Liquor does not store complete payment card details. Please refer to the privacy policies of third-party payment processors for more details.

5.4 Public Forums: If you submit any information to public forums on our Website, please be aware that such information can be viewed and used by others. We are not responsible for information shared in public areas.

5.5 Security: We take reasonable precautions to secure your information, but no system is entirely foolproof. While we use industry-standard encryption and security measures, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of our database or the data you submit online.

5.6 Data Storage: By using the Website, you consent to the storage of your data on our servers in the United States.

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ARTICLE VI – CONTACT INFORMATION

6.1 Contact Us: For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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This Privacy Policy outlines how Hauppauge Wine & Liquor protects your information. Please review it regularly and contact us with any questions.