Privacy Policy

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At The Strongest Wine (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we recognize that our discerning clientele values both exceptional spirits and absolute discretion. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share information gathered through our website www.thestrongestwine.com.

1. Information We Collect

To provide our premium services to collectors and connoisseurs, we may collect:

• Personal Identification: Name, date of birth (for age verification), shipping/billing addresses, email, and phone number
• Payment Information: Credit card details (processed securely through our PCI-DSS compliant systems), PayPal account information
• Transaction Details: Purchase history, preferences (e.g., whisky regions, vintages), and collection interests
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage patterns
• Communication Records: Correspondence with our specialists regarding high-value acquisitions

2. How We Use Your Information

Your data enables us to deliver the sophisticated experience expected by serious collectors:

• Process transactions for rare spirits and aged collections
• Verify legal drinking age and compliance with regional alcohol laws
• Provide personalized recommendations based on your collection preferences
• Enhance security for high-value transactions (orders exceeding $1,000 receive manual fraud screening)
• Improve our website functionality and user experience
• Communicate about limited edition releases, vertical collections, or special packaging protocols
• Offer concierge-level customer service for international clients

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We maintain the discretion our collectors expect:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners for payment processing (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, PayPal), shipping (with special packaging requirements), and IT security
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect against fraudulent activity, particularly important for high-value alcohol transactions
• Business Transfers: In the event of merger or acquisition, with appropriate confidentiality protections
• With Your Consent: For services like personalized sourcing of rare bottlings

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

4. International Data Transfers

As we serve collectors worldwide (excluding certain Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. We implement appropriate safeguards, particularly for clients navigating complex import regulations.

5. Data Security

We protect your information with the same rigor we apply to our rare spirits:

• End-to-end SSL encryption matching banking standards
• PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance (the highest certification for payment security)
• Discrete billing descriptors to maintain privacy
• Limited employee access to sensitive data
• Regular security audits of our systems

6. Your Rights

As a valued collector, you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or update your personal information
• Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements for alcohol sales
• Opt-out of marketing communications while maintaining transactional emails
• Restrict or object to certain data processing
• Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses:

• Essential Cookies: For secure checkout and age verification
• Preference Cookies: To remember your region preferences (e.g., Campbeltown vs. Highland whiskies)
• Analytics Cookies: To improve our website for serious collectors
• Marketing Cookies: To showcase relevant rare finds (you may opt-out)

You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Age Verification

As purveyors of fine spirits, we strictly verify that all customers meet the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. By using our site, you confirm you are of legal drinking age in your country.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our services or regulations. Significant changes will be communicated to collectors through our preferred channels.