Privacy Policy of https://www.esdistillery.com

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Effective date: September 16, 2025

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Definitions

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- Service: The https://www.esdistillery.com website operated by Ernest Scarano Distillery.
- Personal Data: Information that identifies or can be used to identify a living individual.
- Usage Data: Data automatically collected through use of the Service (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
- Cookies: Small files stored on your device that help us improve the Service.
- Data Controller: The party that determines how and why Personal Data is processed. (We act as the Data Controller.)
- Data Processors (or Service Providers): Third parties who process data on our behalf.
- Data Subject (or User): Any living individual using our Service and subject to Personal Data.

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Information Collection and Use

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We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Data:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Mailing/billing address

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials. You can opt out by following the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.

Usage Data:
Information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and time spent on pages may be collected for analytics and service improvement.

Location Data:
If permitted, we may collect and store location data to improve the Service.

Cookies & Tracking Data:
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Service. Some cookies are essential for site functionality, while others (e.g., analytics or advertising cookies) require your consent via our cookie banner.

Examples of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Essential to run the Service.
- Preference Cookies: Save your settings.
- Security Cookies: Used for security.

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Use of Data

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Ernest Scarano Distillery uses collected data for:
- Providing and maintaining the Service
- Improving user experience and features
- Customer support
- Security and fraud prevention
- Analytics and marketing (with opt-out options)
- Compliance with laws and regulations

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Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / EEA & UK Users)

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We process Personal Data under the following bases:
- Contract performance
- Consent
- Legitimate business interests (not overridden by your rights)
- Legal compliance

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U.S. State Privacy Rights

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If you are a resident of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, or other states with privacy laws, you may have the following rights:
- Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it
- Right to access, correct, or delete your data
- Right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to limit use of sensitive personal data (if applicable)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us at help@esdistillery.com.

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Data Retention

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We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

 

For example:
- Purchase records: retained up to 7 years to comply with tax and accounting laws
- Marketing data: retained until you opt out or withdraw consent
- Usage Data: generally retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or legal compliance

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Transfer of Data

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Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers in the United States or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure your data is securely handled.

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Disclosure of Data

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We may disclose Personal Data:
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- To comply with legal obligations or government requests
- To protect our rights, security, and customers
- To enforce our policies or prevent fraudulent activity

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Data Breach Notification

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In the event of a data breach that affects your Personal Data, we will notify you and any applicable regulators as required by law.

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Security of Data

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We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure.

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Analytics & Advertising

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We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics and Facebook Ads for analytics and remarketing. These services may use cookies or identifiers to track your activity.

Opt-out options:
- Google Ads Settings: http://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217

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Payments

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We may offer paid products/services and use third-party payment processors such as PayPal/Braintree and Square. We do not store or process your payment details; these are handled directly by the payment processors under their own privacy policies.

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Children’s Privacy

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Our Service is not directed to anyone under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe your child has provided us with Personal Data, contact us and we will delete it.

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Automated Processing / AI Tools

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We may use automated tools (such as recommendation systems or advertising technologies) to improve the Service. These do not override your privacy rights and are subject to this policy.

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Changes to This Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a notice on our website.

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Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please contact us:

Ernest Scarano Distillery
P.O. Box 253
Elmore, OH 43416
Email: help@esdistillery.com