Privacy Policy

Bottles & Buddies ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you access or use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Service").

1. Eligibility and Age Restriction

The Service is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If we learn that information has been collected from an individual under 21, we will delete it promptly.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Date of birth (for age verification)
• Name or username
• Email address
• Account credentials
• Profile information
• Phone number (for account verification or notifications; marketing only with explicit consent)
• City, state/province, and country (for location-based features)
• Content you submit, such as photos, reviews, tasting notes, comments, polls, and forum posts
• Payment information (processed by third-party payment providers)

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Device type and browser
• Operating system
• Usage data (pages viewed, features used, interactions)
• Cookies or similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Verify eligibility to access the Service
• Create and manage user accounts
• Provide and improve features and functionality
• Enable participation in clubs, discussions, and site-wide content
• Communicate with you about your account, subscriptions, or service updates
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Enforce our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Provide personalized content or features based on location (city/state/country)
• Send notifications via phone or email, only if consent is given for marketing

4. Age Verification Data

Your date of birth is collected solely to verify age eligibility. Age verification data may be stored securely or converted to an age-verified status indicator.

5. User-Generated Content

Content you submit may be visible to other users depending on privacy settings. You are responsible for what personal information you choose to share.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers assisting in operating the Service (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal authorities if required by law
• Parties to protect the rights, safety, or security of users or the Service
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Third-Party Services

The Service may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember age-verification status
• Maintain login sessions
• Analyze site usage and performance
• Improve user experience

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Service, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. You may request deletion of your account and associated data.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct or update information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

Requests can be submitted by contacting us at the email below.

12. International Users

Accessing the Service from outside the U.S. may result in data being processed or stored in the U.S. or other jurisdictions.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

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

Email: office@BottlesAndBuddies.online

Website: BottlesAndBuddies.online