Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 29, 2025Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Introduction Welcome to How To Drink Wine ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://howtodrinkwine.com, use our course platform, or engage with our services. Information We Collect Personal Information You Provide We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you: Register for our courses or programs Create an account on our Thinkific platform Subscribe to our email list Schedule a discovery call via Calendly Contact us via email or social media Make a purchase through Stripe This information may include: Name and contact information (email address, phone number) Billing and payment information Account credentials Course enrollment and progress data Communication preferences Any other information you choose to provide Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website or use our services, we automatically collect certain information, including: IP address and device information Browser type and version Pages visited and time spent on pages Referring website addresses Cookies and similar tracking technologies We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to: Provide, operate, and maintain our courses and services Process your enrollments and payments Send course materials, updates, and educational content Communicate with you about your account or courses Provide customer support Send marketing communications (with your consent) Improve our website, courses, and services Analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience Comply with legal obligations Information Sharing and Disclosure We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with: Service Providers Thinkific: Course hosting and student management Stripe: Payment processing Zoom: Live instruction and recorded sessions Google Workspace: Email, calendar, and file storage Calendly: Appointment scheduling Master the World: Wine kit fulfillment (name and shipping address only) Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests. Business Transfers If How To Drink Wine is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to: Provide our services to you Comply with legal obligations Resolve disputes and enforce agreements Course materials and recorded sessions are accessible to enrolled students for one year after course completion. Account information is retained as long as your account remains active. Your Privacy Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights: Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service To exercise these rights, contact us at the email address provided below. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to: Remember your preferences and settings Analyze website traffic and user behavior Deliver targeted advertising on social media platforms You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Third-Party Links Our website and communications may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 21 years of age. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected. Security We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: How To Drink WineEmail: [Your business email]Website: https://howtodrinkwine.com Platform-Specific Privacy Information Social Media Advertising We use Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Reddit for advertising. These platforms may collect information about your interactions with our ads according to their own privacy policies. Thinkific Platform Student course data, progress tracking, and engagement metrics are stored on Thinkific's secure platform. Review Thinkific's privacy policy at https://www.thinkific.com/privacy-policy/ Zoom Recordings Live course sessions are recorded via Zoom. Recordings are accessible to enrolled students and stored securely. Participation in live sessions constitutes consent to recording. This privacy policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and major advertising platform requirements