Privacy Policy

Introduction

Hungarian Wine Guide ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us via email
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Submit feedback or suggestions

This information may include your name, email address, and the content of your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• General geographic location (country/city level)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

How We Use Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use cookies to:

• Essential Cookies: Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us improve content and user experience
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide requested information
• Improve our website content and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (such as analytics providers), subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including official wine region websites, tourism boards, and external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Analytics data is retained in aggregated form and does not identify individual users.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request copies of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request limitation of processing your data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data

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

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: hello@hungarianwineguide.com