Effective Date: 2/13/2025
Welcome to Uncorked Thoughts (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit this Website.
By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information when you:
- Subscribe to our email list
- Submit a contact form
- Register for an event or tasting
- Purchase a digital product (if offered)
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Billing details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
- Any information you include in communications with us
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
- General geographic location
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to better understand how visitors use our Website. Google may collect and process data in accordance with its own privacy policies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Deliver newsletters and educational content
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve Website functionality and user experience
- Analyze Website traffic and trends
- Process transactions for digital products (if offered)
- Register participants for future tasting events
- Inform you of new content, offerings, or updates
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Remember visitor preferences
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email list, you may receive emails related to:
- Educational wine content
- Blog updates
- Digital products
- Events or tastings
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email.
We use third-party email marketing providers to securely manage subscriber information.
5. Affiliate Links
From time to time, this Website may include affiliate links. This means we may earn a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products or services we believe are aligned with our philosophy and audience.
6. Events and Alcohol Notice
Uncorked Thoughts provides educational wine content and may host tasting events within the State of Texas in the future.
We do not sell or ship alcohol directly through this Website.
Participants in any future events must meet applicable legal drinking age requirements and comply with all relevant Texas laws.
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics
- Email marketing platforms
- Payment processors
- Website hosting providers
These providers may access personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to safeguard your information.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
By using this Website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent from marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable laws.
10. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 21.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be reflected by a revised “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Morgan Pfeil
Uncorked Thoughts