Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 26, 2024

Welcome to Hillcountrybeers (referred to as "we," "our," or "us" in this policy). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website hillcountrybeers.com (the "Site") and subscribe to our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect
‍1.1 Personal Information:
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We may also collect other personal details you provide voluntarily.
‍1.2 Usage Data:
We collect information about how you interact with our Site, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
‍1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They help us understand your preferences, analyze Site usage, and improve our content. Google Analytics helps us analyze how visitors use the Site, and Google Tag Manager helps manage and deploy marketing tags. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information
‍2.1 Newsletter:
We use your email address to send you our newsletter and other updates related to our blog. You may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe link included in every email we send.
‍2.2 Analytics:
We use usage data, including data from Google Analytics, to analyze trends, track user engagement, and improve our Site's functionality and content. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect and store information such as time of visit, pages visited, time spent on each page of the website, IP address, and the type of operating system used in the devices accessing the site.
‍2.3 Cookies:
Cookies help us personalize your experience and remember your preferences. We may use cookies to understand user behavior and enhance our marketing efforts. You may opt out of Google's use of cookies by visiting the Google Ads Settings or opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

3. Data Storage and Security
‍3.1 HubSpot:
We use HubSpot to store and manage your email address and other personal information. HubSpot is a reputable third-party service provider that complies with industry-standard security practices to protect your data.
‍3.2 Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager:
The data collected through Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager is processed by Google and may be stored on servers located outside your country of residence. Google’s privacy practices are described in its Google Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review their policy to understand how your data is handled.
‍3.3 Data Security:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
‍4.1 Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers, such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Google Tag Manager, to perform functions on our behalf, including data storage and communication services. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your information for the purposes specified by us, in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
‍4.2 Legal Requirements:
We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal processes.

5. Your Rights and Choices
‍5.1 Access and Update:
You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at admin@hillcountrybeers.com.
‍5.2 Opt-Out:
You can opt-out of receiving our newsletter or other communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in our emails.
‍5.3 Cookies:
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.

6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at admin@hillcountrybeers.com.