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​​Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/01/2025

PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR WEBSITE OR PARTICIPATING IN OUR ACTIVITIES. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES OR WEBSITE.

 

I. Introduction

Sip and Throw (“we,” “us,” “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

II. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of data:

A. Personal Data You Provide

  1. Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address.

  2. Booking Details: Class registrations, purchases, and payment information.

  3. Preferences: Information you share about dietary preferences, accessibility needs, or event feedback.

B. Automatically Collected Data

  1. Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type.

  2. Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on our website, and navigation patterns.

  3. Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. (See Section VIII for our Cookie Policy).

C. Photographic or Video Data

During classes or events, photos and videos may be taken that include participants.

III. How We Use Your Data

We process your data for the following purposes:

  1. Service Delivery: To process bookings, payments, and provide services.

  2. Customer Communication: To send updates, promotional materials, or respond to inquiries.

  3. Marketing and Promotion: To share photos or videos from events on our website, social media, or promotional materials.

  4. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as financial record-keeping.

  5. Website Functionality: To analyze website usage and improve functionality.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR):

  • Consent: For marketing communications and using participant photos/videos.

  • Contractual Obligations: For processing bookings and payments.

  • Legitimate Interests: For improving services and website performance.

  • Legal Compliance: To meet tax, legal, or regulatory requirements.

IV. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties:

  1. Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting services, and email marketing platforms.

  2. Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

  3. Event Partners: For collaborative events or special promotions.

V. Your Rights (GDPR and Beyond)

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access and Portability: Request a copy of your data.

  2. Correction: Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.

  3. Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten): Request the deletion of your data, where applicable.

  4. Restrict Processing: Limit how your data is processed under certain conditions.

  5. Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing or withdraw consent for specific data usage.

  6. Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at sipandthrow@gmail.com.

VI. Participation in Social Media and Marketing

  1. Photography and Videography:

    • Photos and videos may be taken during events and used for promotional purposes.

    • If you prefer not to appear in such materials, please notify us before the event.

  2. Social Media Engagement:

    • Content you post on our social media channels may be shared or featured in our marketing materials.

VII. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example:

  • Payment Data: Retained for tax and accounting purposes.

  • Marketing Data: Retained until you opt out.

VIII. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies:

  1. Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.

  2. Analytics Cookies: Collect data about site usage to improve performance.

  3. Marketing Cookies: Track user behavior to deliver targeted ads.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to manage or delete cookies.

IX. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. These measures include:

  1. Secure servers and encrypted payment systems.

  2. Regular security audits and software updates.

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to take precautions, such as safeguarding your account credentials.

X. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. Please review their policies independently.

XI. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

XII. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

XIII. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

By using our website or participating in Sip and Throw activities, you agree to this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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