Privacy Policy
Belle & Bottle and belleandbottle.com Privacy Policy
The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you about the types of personal information Belle & Bottle (as follows, “we” or “us”) collects, uses and discloses. It explains how we use and disclose that information, the choices you have regarding such use and disclosure and how you may opt-out of collecting personal information.
We are committed to your privacy by complying with the laws and regulations under applicable privacy laws in Canada, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
We will treat personal information in a manner consistent with the version of the Privacy Policy under which it was collected and our Privacy Policy, unless we have received your consent to use it differently.
This Privacy Policy applies to any personal information we collect or receive about you, from any source, including through our websites and other online platforms. By providing us with any personal information or using our website, you are signifying that you agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Collection of Personal Information
Who does this Privacy Policy apply to?
This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by Belle & Bottle.
What is classified as personal information?
Personal information is defined as information that can or does identify you as an individual, on its own or when combined with other information. Your personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, mailing address, phone numbers, gender, email address, identification numbers, etc. r.
How do we collection personal information?
We will always collect your personal information by legal and transparent methods. For example, you may provide your personal information when you access our website including by creating an account using personal social logins or email addresses, signing up for email communications or participating in a promotion. We sometimes collect personal information from you through third parties.
We may also collect your demographic data, such as your gender, age or location. Demographic data may be used to improve the site experience or customize our communications to you. On occasion, aggregated information that does not identify any user personally may be compiled and shared with our affiliates and other third parties as described below.
Statement on data collection on children
Our services are not intended for minors under the age of 16 years. We do not knowingly target or collect information from users who are under the age of 16.
What technology do we use to collect information?
We collect anonymous information about any user of our site. This non-personally identifiable information may include browser type, type of computer operating system, and the domain name of the website from which the user arrived to belleandbottle.com. This information is collected for Belle & Bottle internal use, such as to detect broad demographic trends on site usage, and to improve the user experience on the site.
We use “cookies” or similar technology to assist us to customize the site. A “cookie” is a data file that a website sends to a user’s computer. These data files include information that allows a website to remember information that will make use of the website more efficient. Cookies do not damage computer systems or files, and only the website that transferred a particular cookie to you can read the cookie.
SMS abandoned cart
Belle & Bottle's website uses cookies to help keep track of items you put into your shopping cart, including when you have abandoned your cart. This information is used to determine when to send cart reminder messages via SMS.
What if I don’t want to use cookies?
If you don’t want to use cookies when accessing our site, there are simple ways in almost all browsers that allow you to delete existing cookies, to automatically decline or to be given the choice to decline or accept the placing of particular cookies onto your computer. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more. Declining cookies can impact the user experience on belleandbottle.com.
Use of Personal Information
How is your personal information used?
Whenever personal information is collected, we will identify the purposes for which we will use that information and we will obtain your consent for such use. We may collect your personal information for any number of reasons, including: sending you information and communications; processing transactions; optimizing your experience on our website; and for internal purposes such as analyzing and managing our business and improving our products, services, and promotion efforts. We may also use your personal information as otherwise permitted by law.
When and how is consent obtained?
We obtain your consent prior to collecting, using or disclosing your personal information for any purpose. The type of consent we seek will (whether express or implied), will depend on the sensitivity of the personal information and the reasonable expectations you might have. In limited circumstances, we may rely on a third party to obtain your consent to the sharing of your personal information with us. On occasion, we may collect, use or disclose personal information based on your consent and as permitted by law.
How long will we use, disclose or retain your personal information?
We will use, disclose or retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and as permitted or required by law.
Communication from Belle & Bottle
You may sign up or opt-in to receive communications from Belle & Bottle. If you do not opt-in, we will not send you any communications. Each communication sent to you contains an “unsubscribe” link or other unsubscribe mechanism, allowing you to opt-out at any time.
Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not disclose your personal information, and in instances where we do, we will identify to whom and for what purposes the disclosure will be made and will obtain your consent to such disclosure. In any case, we only disclose your personal information as permitted or required by law.
Service Providers and Third Parties.
Aside from disclosures, we may use service providers (such as marketing agencies) to help us operate our business and to administer programs on our behalf, such as marketing campaigns and advertising. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes. Each of our service providers is required by contract to comply with our privacy standards to protect the privacy of your personal information, and to only handle your personal information for Belle & Bottle’s purposes (not for its own purposes). The above excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Digital Advertising Platforms and Anonymous Information.
We may have relationships with third party service providers to serve ads on our behalf across the Internet. Using cookies and similar technologies (such as “pixel tags”, “web beacons”, “clear GIFs”), these platforms collect anonymous information about your visits to our site and other pages associated with Belle & Bottle to deliver advertising that may be relevant to you. This does not involve the collection of any personal information other than what has already been shared by the platform already (like a profile or account login details).
To opt out of interest-based advertising from third parties collecting data on the belleandbottle.com website, or to find out more about how digital advertising platforms manage the privacy of information for delivering advertisements online, you can view websites such as: https://optout.aboutads.info/. We do not operate or control these websites, and we are not responsible for the opt-out choices available there.
Transparency, Access and Security
How to access your personal information that we have collected, used or disclosed
There are a few methods that you can contact us to review the personal information we have collected:
- Use the Contact form on the belleandbottle.com
- Email us at wine@belleandbottle.com
- Write us at 29915 Gamble Place NE, Kingston WA 98346
We will make available to you any specific personal information of yours that we have collected, used or disclosed, upon your request, to the extent permitted by law. We will make such information available to you in a form that is generally understandable, including explaining any abbreviations or codes.
Statement on Links to Other Sites
Our site and other digital platform pages may contain links to other websites that are not operated by Belle & Bottle and belleandbottle.com ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRIVACY PROCEDURES OR THE CONTENT OF OTHER SUCH SITES. The inclusion of a link on our site or any other digital platform does not imply endorsement of the linked-to website. If you provide any personal information through third-party websites, your transaction will occur on such third-party website (and not on our site or digital platform page) and the personal information you provide will be collected by and controlled by the privacy policy of that third party.
Who should I direct questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy to?
You can contact Belle & Bottle either through the contact form on belleandbottle.com, email us at wine@belleandbottle.com or write to us at Belle & Bottle, 29915 Gamble Place NE, Kingston WA 98346
Privacy Policy Updates
Belle & Bottle and belleandbottle.com reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy. All changes will take effect immediately upon posting. By continuing to interact with us following such changes, including by accessing our site or profiles on digital platforms, you will be deemed to have agreed to such changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy please do not continue accessing our site or profiles on digital platforms.
