Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 13/04/2025
Whisky Globetrotters Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our competitions, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of personal information when you enter our competitions or use our website:

– Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth (to verify age for alcohol-related prizes), and payment information (if applicable).
– Competition Entry Information: Your answer to skill-based questions or other competition-related data.
– Website Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
– Payment Data: If applicable, we may collect payment details for entering paid competitions. Payment processing is handled by third-party providers and not stored by us directly.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

– To administer competitions: To process entries, verify eligibility, select winners, and deliver prizes.
– To communicate with you: To send you competition updates, promotional emails, or notifications regarding your participation. You can opt out of marketing emails at any time.
– To fulfil prizes: To coordinate with licensed retailers for alcohol-related prizes, arrange delivery, and ensure age verification for alcohol winners.
– To improve our website: To analyse usage trends and improve website functionality and user experience.
– For legal compliance: To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our terms and conditions.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances:

– With third-party retailers or service providers: For example, when fulfilling prizes, we may share your personal information (such as name, address, and age verification data) with a licensed UK alcohol retailer or service provider involved in prize delivery or arranging experiences like distillery tours.
– With service providers: We may use third-party companies to process payments, manage our website, or assist with marketing and communications.
– Legal compliance: If required by law, we may share your information to comply with a legal obligation, enforce our Terms & Conditions, or protect the rights, property, or safety of [Your Company Name], its customers, or others.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so while we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. After this period, your information will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

– Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
– Correction: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
– Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
– Objection to Processing: You may object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
– Data Portability: You may request that we transfer your personal information to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us analyse website traffic and improve site functionality.

You can control cookie settings in your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy below.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Whisky Globetrotters Ltd
Email: support@whiskyglobetrotters.com
Address: 43 Anwoth Avenue, Dumfries, DG2 9QJ, Scotland
Phone: +44 7552 588239

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

 

 

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 13/04/2025

At Whisky Globetrotters, we value your privacy and strive to make your online experience with us as smooth and enjoyable as possible. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and provide a more personalized experience. Cookies can store a variety of information, including preferences, login details, and browsing behavior.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to enhance your experience on Whisky Globetrotters:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of the website and allow you to navigate and use the website’s features, such as logging in, adding items to your cart, or completing a purchase. Without these cookies, some features may not be available.

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by tracking which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. These cookies help improve the performance and functionality of the website. For example, we use Google Analytics cookies to analyze site traffic.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) to provide a more personalized experience. They also help us remember your login credentials, so you don’t have to enter them each time you visit.

4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. They help track your browsing habits and may be used by third-party advertisers. This helps provide a more tailored advertising experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers (such as Google, social media platforms, or analytics services) to set cookies on your device. These cookies allow third parties to provide services like ads, content sharing, or analytics. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being set.

Here’s how you can manage cookies in different browsers:

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of the website may not work as intended.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please feel free to contact us at:

Email: support@whiskyglobetrotters.com