Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Whiskey Club is a UK-based whisky content and membership platform.

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@whiskeyclub.co.uk

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2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Billing address
• Payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
• Account login information
• Messages sent via contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Referral source

This data is collected via cookies, analytics tools, and affiliate tracking systems.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide membership services
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Send newsletters and member communications
• Respond to enquiries
• Improve website performance
• Track affiliate performance
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal data.

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4. Payments

Payments are processed securely via Stripe. We do not store full card details on our servers.

Stripe may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

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5. Affiliate Links

Whiskey Club participates in affiliate marketing programmes (including Awin and partner retailers).

When you click affiliate links, tracking cookies may be placed on your device to record referrals and commissions.

This does not increase the price you pay.

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6. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to:

• Understand website usage
• Improve user experience
• Measure marketing effectiveness

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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7. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection law, we process your data based on:

• Consent (newsletter subscriptions)
• Contract (membership subscriptions)
• Legitimate interests (website improvement and affiliate tracking)
• Legal obligation (financial and tax compliance)

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8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes

Membership and transaction data may be retained for up to 6 years for tax and accounting purposes.

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9. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert email].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

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10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure.

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11. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers including:

• Stripe (payment processing)
• Email marketing platforms
• Analytics providers
• Affiliate networks (such as Awin)

Each provider processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

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12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.