Privacy Policy

Last updated: 25/11/24

Welcome to CocktailFlavors.com. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://cocktailflavors.com.

Information We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data entered in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This helps us detect and prevent spam.

If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to determine if you have a profile picture. For details, view Gravatar’s privacy policy here: https://automattic.com/privacy. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if available) will appear publicly alongside your comment.

Media

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as visitors to the site can download and extract this information from the uploaded files.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

• Comments: If you leave a comment, you can opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
• Login: Temporary cookies are set when you visit the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies are discarded when you close your browser.
  • Login cookies last for two days unless you select “Remember Me,” which extends them to two weeks.
  • Screen preferences cookies last for one year.
• Editing Articles: When you edit or publish content, an additional cookie is saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our articles may feature embedded content, such as videos, images, or other media. Embedded content from external websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly.

These sites may collect your data, use cookies, or track your interactions, especially if you are logged into their platforms. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.

How We Share Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However:

• If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
• Visitor comments may be reviewed through an automated spam detection service.

Data Retention

• Comments: Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely for moderation and follow-up purposes.
• Registered Users: If you create an account, we store the information you provide in your user profile. You can view, edit, or delete your profile information anytime (except your username). Website administrators can also manage user data.

Your Data Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
• Erasure: Request that we delete your personal data, except for information we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

To exercise your rights, contact us via our contact page.

Data Transfers

Your data may be processed using services that operate outside your country of residence. When transferring data internationally, we take steps to ensure it is handled securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.

How We Protect Your Data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here, and the “last updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.

Contact Us

For questions about this policy, reach out via our contact page.

Rights Under GDPR (For EU Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the GDPR regarding your personal data. These include:

1. Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
2. Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
3. Erasure: The right to request the deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
4. Restriction: The right to restrict how your data is processed.
5. Portability: The right to request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
6. Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes, such as direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact information]. Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process your data only when we have a legal basis to do so under GDPR, such as:

• Your consent (e.g., for newsletters or marketing).
• Performance of a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate interests, provided they do not override your rights.

Rights Under CCPA (For California Residents)

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

1. Know What We Collect: The right to know what personal data we collect about you, how we use it, and who we share it with.
2. Request Access: The right to request a copy of the specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
3. Request Deletion: The right to request that we delete personal data we have collected, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., for compliance with legal obligations).
4. Opt-Out of Sale: The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).
5. Non-Discrimination: The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights under the CCPA.

To make a request under the CCPA, contact us at [insert contact information]. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may need to verify your identity or the identity of your authorized agent.