Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Pinot Forum ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other United States privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, etc.
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Account Information: User account details, such as username and password.
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Transaction Information: Payment details for services or products purchased through Pinot Forum.
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Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, including IP address, browser type, device type, and usage statistics.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect data on site usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide, operate, and improve our services.
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To process transactions and manage user accounts.
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To communicate with you, including sending account updates, service-related communications, and promotional offers.
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To analyze website usage and improve our website and services.
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To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and analytics providers.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
4. Your Rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
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Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
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Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
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Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties.
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Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights under the CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert contact details].
5. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@pinotforum.com Phone: 707.837.7902