Cookie & Privacy Policy
About This Policy
MadWine (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an Esquin Wine Merchants company, operated by Downtown Spirits LLC. This policy explains how we use cookies and handle information collected through madwine.com (the “Site”).
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for the Site to function correctly. These include the cookie that remembers your cookie-consent preference.
- Analytics cookies — with your consent, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the Site. This data is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Your Consent
When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner appears. Analytics cookies are set to “denied” by default and are never enabled unless you click “Accept all” or explicitly turn on Analytics in “Manage preferences.” Your choice is saved in your browser’s local storage so you will not be asked again on return visits.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the “Cookie preferences” link in the site footer, or by clearing your browser’s local storage for this site.
Information We Collect
The Site does not collect personal information beyond what you voluntarily provide through our email signup form. Signup submissions include your email address and an age (21+) confirmation, used solely to send you MadWine offers and to comply with alcohol-sale age requirements. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any email we send.
Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Fonts — policies.google.com/privacy
Data Retention
We do not retain personal data beyond what is necessary to operate the email list and respond to inquiries. Analytics data, when enabled, is retained per Google Analytics’ standard retention policies.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at info@madwine.com.