Privacy policy

Effective date: 26.02.2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Gilded Spirits Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information when you visit or make a purchase from www.drinkbliska.com (the “Site”) or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the “Service”).

As our business involves the sale of alcoholic beverages, our Service is intended only for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. By using our Site, you confirm that you meet this legal age requirement.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that can identify, relate to, describe, or reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a specific consumer or household (“Personal Information”).
The categories of information we may collect include:

Category of Information
Examples
Source of Collection
Business Purpose
A. IdentifiersName, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address, unique user identifierProvided directly by you (e.g., checkout forms, newsletter sign-ups) or automatically through your deviceOrder fulfillment, account management, customer service, and marketing
B. Financial InformationPayment card information (credit/debit card number, expiration date)Directly from you via secure checkoutProcessing transactions; note: we use third-party payment processors and do not store full card data
C. Commercial InformationPurchase history, order details, returns, preferencesDirectly from you or from our fulfillment partnersOrder management, customer support, targeted promotions
D. Internet or Network ActivityBrowsing behavior, time on page, referring URLs, interactionsAutomatically through cookies, GA4, and similar toolsWebsite optimization, analytics, and performance tracking
E. Geolocation DataApproximate location inferred from IP addressAutomatically through analytics toolsCompliance verification (age, region), site optimization
Professional or Business InformationContact details for wholesale or trade inquiriesProvided directly by youB2B communication and partnership management
Category of Information
Examples
Source of Collection
Business Purpose
A. IdentifiersName, email address, postal address, phone number, IP address, unique user identifierProvided directly by you (e.g., checkout forms, newsletter sign-ups) or automatically through your deviceOrder fulfillment, account management, customer service, and marketing
B. Financial InformationPayment card information (credit/debit card number, expiration date)Directly from you via secure checkoutProcessing transactions; note: we use third-party payment processors and do not store full card data
C. Commercial InformationPurchase history, order details, returns, preferencesDirectly from you or from our fulfillment partnersOrder management, customer support, targeted promotions
D. Internet or Network ActivityBrowsing behavior, time on page, referring URLs, interactionsAutomatically through cookies, GA4, and similar toolsWebsite optimization, analytics, and performance tracking
E. Geolocation DataApproximate location inferred from IP addressAutomatically through analytics toolsCompliance verification (age, region), site optimization
Professional or Business InformationContact details for wholesale or trade inquiriesProvided directly by youB2B communication and partnership management

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected Personal Information for the following business purposes:

  • Order Processing: To process your orders, verify your age, manage payments, and arrange shipment of products through licensed carriers.

  • Customer Support: To communicate with you about orders, respond to questions, and handle issues or returns.

  • Marketing Communications: To send newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (only if you opt-in).

  • Analytics and Site Improvement: To analyze how visitors engage with our Site via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and to enhance performance and usability.

  • Legal and Compliance: To comply with alcohol shipping laws, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.

  • Fraud Prevention and Security: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, unauthorized transactions, or misuse of our Service.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your Personal Information with the following categories of third parties:

  • Service Providers:

    • Payment Processors: e.g., Stripe, Shopify Payments.

    • Fulfillment & Logistics: e.g., Park Street Imports, UPS, FedEx (for age-verified delivery).

    • Analytics Providers: Google (for GA4 data).

    • Email Platforms: e.g., Klaviyo or Mailchimp (for newsletters).

    • Web Hosting & Platform Providers: e.g., Webflow.

  • Legal & Regulatory Bodies: As required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

We do not sell Personal Information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies help us remember your preferences, improve load times, and analyze site traffic.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4):
GA4 collects anonymized data about how you interact with the Site, including IP address (truncated for privacy), device type, and session duration.

Opt-Out Options:
You can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to block cookies.

  • Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On.

  • Manage cookie preferences via our on-site Cookie Banner (powered by Cookiebot).

6. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

Right Description

Right to Know
Request details on what categories of Personal Information we collect and how it’s used.

Right to Delete
Request deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal and transactional exceptions.

Right to Correct
Request correction of inaccurate data.

Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing
We do not sell Personal Information; however, you may request limited data sharing for advertising to be stopped.

Right to Non-Discrimination
You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address in Section 10. We may require verification of identity before processing your request.

7. Age Restriction (21+)

Our Service is strictly for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect or maintain information from anyone under 21. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from an underage user, we will delete it immediately.

8. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect Personal Information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we employ encrypted communications (HTTPS/SSL), secure payment processing, and limited data access to authorized personnel only.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated via email or on-site notification.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your Personal Information, please contact us:

Gilded Spirits Inc.
3524 Silverside Rd, Suite 35B
Wilmington,  DE 19810

privacy@drinkbliska.com

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