Privacy policy

Effective Date: April 2025

At German Wein Lovers, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when visiting our website.

1. Who We Are

We are German Wein Lovers — a small team passionate about German wine. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, feel free to contact us:

Email: germanweinlovers@gmail.com

2. What Information We Collect

We do not collect any personal data automatically.

We do not use forms, user accounts, or analytics tools that store your information.

The only way we receive personal data is if you contact us via email.

If you email us, we may receive:

  • Your email address
  • Any information you voluntarily include in your message

We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry.

3. Instagram Widget

Our website includes an embedded Instagram widget that may collect technical data, such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Device or browser information
  • Usage data

This data is collected and processed by Instagram, not by us.

For more information, please review Instagram’s privacy policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy

4. Cookies

We do not use cookies or trackers on our website.

However, the Instagram widget may set third-party cookies as part of its embedded functionality.

5. Your Rights (Under GDPR and Other Laws)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions with similar privacy laws, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

Since we don’t store your data unless you voluntarily contact us, most of these rights only apply if you have reached out to us directly.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your email and related information only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Once the conversation ends, your information may be deleted unless there’s an ongoing discussion.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information.

However, please note that email is not a fully secure communication method, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.

The latest version will always be available on our website, along with the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: germanweinlovers@gmail.com