Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how The Wine Couple (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website www.thewinecouple.com (the “Website”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information about you in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide

Comments via Disqus

When you post comments on our Website using the Disqus commenting platform, we may collect information you provide, such as your name, email address, and the content of your comments. Disqus may also collect additional information as outlined in their

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Contact Forms

If you submit information through contact forms or other interactive features, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

b. Information Collected Automatically

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about your interactions with our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This helps us understand how visitors use our Website and improve its functionality. For more details, see Google’s

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Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use Cookiebot to manage cookies and similar technologies on our Website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookiebot provides a consent management platform that allows you to control your cookie preferences. You can review and adjust your preferences at any time via the Cookiebot consent banner. For more information, see Cookiebot’s

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c. Categories of Personal Information

Under applicable laws (e.g., CCPA), the personal information we collect may include:

Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)
Internet or other electronic network activity (e.g., browsing history, interactions with the Website)
Inferences drawn from the above to create a profile about your preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our Website’s functionality and user experience.
To enable user comments and interactions through Disqus.
To analyze Website usage and performance through Google Analytics.
To manage cookie preferences and ensure compliance with data protection laws via Cookiebot.
To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates.
To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Third-Party Service Providers

We share information with third-party services like Disqus, Google Analytics, and Cookiebot to provide Website functionality and analytics. These providers process data on our behalf and are bound by their respective privacy policies.
Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
Business Transfers

If our Website is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookiebot allows you to manage your cookie preferences, including opting out of non-essential cookies. The types of cookies we use include:

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the Website to function properly.
Performance Cookies

Used by Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about Website usage.
Functional Cookies

Enable features like Disqus comments.
Targeting Cookies

Used to deliver personalized content or advertisements (if applicable).

You can manage your cookie preferences through the Cookiebot consent banner displayed on our Website. You can also configure your browser to block cookies, though this may affect the Website’s functionality.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Opt-Out

Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (note: we do not sell your information).
Cookie Preferences

Manage your cookie preferences via Cookiebot.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at thewinecouplereviews@gmail.com. For Disqus-related data, you may need to contact Disqus directly as outlined in their Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:

Comment data submitted via Disqus is retained according to Disqus’s retention policies.
Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is retained for a period set by Google’s policies (typically up to 26 months).
Cookie-related data is managed per Cookiebot’s settings and your consent preferences.

8. International Data Transfers

Our Website is hosted in the United States. If you access the Website from outside this country, your information may be transferred to and processed in a country with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, where required by law (e.g., GDPR).

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, such as Disqus, Google Analytics, or Cookiebot. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions, e.g., under GDPR). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at thewinecouplereviews@gmail.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

www.thewinecouple.com thewinecouplereviews@gmail.com

For specific inquiries about data processed by our third-party providers, please refer to: