Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2024

Welcome to Carboy Corner ("we," "us," or "our"), located at carboycorner.com. We are a home brewing and winemaking review site dedicated to helping hobbyists choose the right equipment, ingredients, and resources. Your privacy matters to us, and this policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and the choices you have.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways when you visit or interact with our site:

• Analytics Data: We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring websites, approximate location (city/country level), device type, and browser information. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand site traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.
• Voluntarily Submitted Information: If you contact us via our contact form, email newsletter signup, or comment sections, we collect the information you provide, such as your name and email address.
• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and the date/time of your visit.

How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain, and improve the content and functionality of Carboy Corner
• To analyze site traffic and user behavior so we can create better reviews and guides
• To respond to inquiries, comments, or support requests
• To send newsletters or updates if you have opted in
• To display relevant advertising, including affiliate links
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

Affiliate Disclosure

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial ratings or recommendations.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf or independently, including:

• Google Analytics: for website traffic analysis
• Amazon Associates Program: for affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
• Email Marketing Providers: (such as Mailchimp or similar) for newsletter distribution, if you subscribe
• Advertising Networks: that may use cookies to serve interest-based ads
• Hosting and Content Delivery Providers: that store and deliver our website content securely

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who assist in operating our site, when required by law, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Carboy Corner, our users, or others.

Data Retention

We retain analytics and log data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, typically no longer than 26 months, after which it is aggregated or deleted. Information you voluntarily submit, such as newsletter sign-ups, is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your Rights and Choices

• You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time
• You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in any email we send
• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you by contacting us directly
• Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to object to processing or request data portability

Children's Privacy

Carboy Corner is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: carboycorner.com/contact