Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Cork Fine Wines, Liquor & Ale

Last Updated: April 23, 2025

Welcome to Cork Fine Wines, Liquor & Ale ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, make a purchase, or subscribe to our newsletter.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:

• a. Personal Information
  • Name
  • Email address
  • Shipping/billing address
  • Phone number
  • Payment information (processed securely via a third-party payment processor)
  • Date of birth (for age verification)
• b. Automatically Collected Data (Cookies & Tracking Technologies)
  • IP address
  • Browser type & device information
  • Pages visited & session duration
  • Referral source
  • Cookies (to enhance user experience and track preferences)
• c. Newsletter & Marketing Data
  • Email address (for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Interaction with marketing emails (opens, clicks)
  • Preferences for wine recommendations

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill your orders
• To verify legal drinking age (required in Alberta)
• To send newsletters, promotions, and updates (if subscribed)
• To improve website functionality and user experience
• To analyze trends and customer behavior
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., age verification for alcohol sales)

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to:

• Remember user preferences (e.g., shopping cart items)
• Analyze website traffic via tools like Google Analytics
• Deliver targeted ads (with user consent)
• You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Email Marketing & Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will:

• Store your email securely
• Send periodic updates, promotions, and wine recommendations
• Allow you to unsubscribe at any time (via the "unsubscribe" link in emails)
• We do not sell or share your email with third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Data
We may share your information with:

• Payment processors (to complete transactions)
• Shipping providers (to deliver orders)
• Marketing platforms (for email campaigns
• Legal authorities (if required by law in Alberta, Canada)
• We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption (SSL) for online transactions
• Secure storage of customer data
• Restricted access to personal information
• Despite our efforts, no online platform is 100% secure. Please protect your account credentials.

7. Your Rights (Alberta & Canadian Privacy Laws)
Under Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• To exercise these rights, contact us at info@corkfinewines.ca

8. Age Restrictions
Our website is intended for individuals of legal drinking age in Alberta (18+). We verify age during checkout and may request ID confirmation.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact

Cork Fine Wines, Liquor & Ale
Email: info@corkfinewines.ca
Address: #183, 250 6 Ave SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Thank you for trusting Cork Fine Wines, Liquor & Ale with your personal information.

This Privacy Policy complies with Alberta’s privacy laws and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).