Welcome to WineTourAtlas.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit and interact with our website.
Information We Collect
WineTourAtlas.com only collects limited personal information, and only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you submit a comment on our website.
Types of information we may collect:
- Name or nickname (as entered by the user)
- Email address (if submitted)
- IP address (collected automatically for spam and abuse prevention)
- Comment content
We do not collect or process sensitive personal data.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected only for the following purposes:
- To display your comment(s) on the site
- To prevent spam, abuse, and ensure site security
- To moderate user-generated content
- To comply with applicable laws
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent when you submit a comment
- Our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure, functional website
- Compliance with legal obligations
- You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).
Cookies and Tracking
WineTourAtlas.com uses minimal cookies, primarily for:
- Site performance and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Spam prevention (e.g., Akismet or reCAPTCHA)
- Comment functionality
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access to your personal information
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict data processing
- Data portability (EU/EEA residents)
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Data Retention
We retain user comments and associated metadata indefinitely, unless:
- You request deletion
- We remove the content for moderation reasons
- Required otherwise by law
International Visitors
If you are visiting WineTourAtlas.com from the USA, Canada, Australia, or the EU, please note:
- Your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our servers are located.
- We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with relevant regulations.
Children’s Privacy
WineTourAtlas.com is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in law or our practices. The “Effective Date” at the top will always show the latest version. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.