Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 9/20/25

Frederick Wine Club (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, events, membership program, and shop.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing address, shipping address, date of birth (to verify age eligibility).

• Payment Information: Payment method details collected and processed securely by third-party payment processors.

• Account Information: Login credentials, membership details, and communication preferences.

• Usage Information: Website activity, purchase history, and event participation.

• Images and Media: Photos, videos, or recordings from events, where consent has been provided or implied.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process orders, payments, and membership subscriptions.

• Communicate with you regarding events, promotions, and updates.

• Verify age eligibility for membership and events (21+).

• Improve our website, services, and member experience.

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

• Service Providers and Vendors: For order fulfillment, payment processing, email communications, or dropshipping.

• Event Partners: When required to coordinate attendance or participation in events and experiences.

• Legal Compliance: When disclosure is required by law, regulation, or legal process.

4. Data Security

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve functionality and user experience.

• Analyze website traffic and performance.

• Remember your preferences.
  You may adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies, though some features of our website may not function properly without them.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including:

• Accessing, updating, or correcting your personal information.

• Requesting deletion of your information.

• Opting out of marketing communications at any time.

• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests may be submitted by contacting us directly (see Section 9).

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended only for individuals aged 21 and over. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 21. If we become aware that such information has been collected, it will be deleted promptly.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Frederick Wine Club
Address: 516 Carroll Walk Avenue, Frederick MD 21701

Email: info@frederickwineclub.com

Phone: 443-447-3338

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.