Corked Vault Privacy Policy
As outlined in the Corked Vault Terms of Service, all activities conducted through this site, including the provisions of this Privacy Policy, are governed by the Terms of Service. This includes mandatory arbitration clauses that necessitate the arbitration of any claims on an individual basis, precluding participation in any class action proceedings.
This policy delineates the information that may be obtained from you and/or provided by you when you access and utilize this website, any websites operated by Corked Vault LLC or its affiliated companies, and/or any of our mobile applications (collectively referred to as “Sites”).
We reserve the right to amend or modify this privacy statement. Notification of such changes may be communicated to you via email or by publishing the revised version on the Sites.
Your security is of paramount importance.
We diligently strive to safeguard the confidentiality of your personal information. Access to database servers is restricted to a limited number of authorized individuals. We implement electronic security systems and password protections to safeguard against unauthorized access, in addition to other commercially reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative measures, to ensure the security of the Personal Information we collect. All financial transactions will be managed by our third-party payment processor; we will not have access to your credit card number or any similar financial information.
Regrettably, it is not feasible to ensure absolute security in the transmission of data over the Internet, despite our diligent efforts to mitigate risks. Any transmission of Personal Information via the Sites is conducted at your own risk, notwithstanding our commitment to implement reasonable measures to safeguard its security. We do not provide any assurances that the information in question will remain secure from interception by unauthorized third parties. Furthermore, we expressly deny any liability for breaches of your personal information’s security that may arise from circumstances or events beyond our control, including but not limited to power failures, natural disasters, civil unrest, acts of vandalism, hacking, sabotage, or terrorism, among other potential factors. We hereby disclaim any liability for any unauthorized circumvention of this policy.
Information we gather
We collect various types of data through two distinct methods that enable us to recognize you as an individual (hereinafter referred to as “Personal Information”). At the outset, we collect any personal information that you provide to us. Secondly, in the course of utilizing our websites, we may collect certain information that has the potential to be classified as personal data in an automatic manner.
Information Provided by You
In general terms, the personal information you provide encompasses your contact details, which include your name, email address, phone number, and physical address; your login and account credentials, comprising your password and unique user identification; personal data such as your birthdate and historical purchase records; as well as your personal preferences, which may consist of your wish list and favored marketing communications.
Personal Information is collected directly from you at the time you provide it to us. This situation generally arises when you:
- Engage in a transaction with us via our online platform;
- Please direct your email or any other form of communication to us.
- We invite you to become a member of our various social networking platforms.
- Please proceed to create an account with our organization.
- Engage in our promotional activities, surveys, and/or contests;
- Open a Pack or otherwise use the Services;
- Enter one of our promotions or sweepstakes;
Automated Information
Information is also collected, some of which may qualify as Personal Information, through automated means during your visit to our Sites (“Automated Information”), including but not limited to:
- The Internet Protocol address associated with the device utilized for internet connectivity, which may encompass data pertaining to your geographical location;
- the distinct identifiers associated with your device;
- The characteristics of your browser.
- the characteristics of your device;
- the operating system you are utilizing;
- Your preferences regarding language;
- the URLs via which you were directed to our Site;
- details regarding the measures you have undertaken on our Site;
- the specific dates and times during which you accessed our Site; or
- the pages that were accessed on our website.
We gather Automated Information in an automatic manner as you proceed through our Site, as elaborated upon in the subsequent sections.
Upon your visit to our websites, it is possible that your browser transmits certain information to us, which may include your IP address as well as other personal data. The information in question may encompass the following elements: (a) your IP address; (b) a unique cookie identifier, along with cookie data and details regarding the presence of software on your device that enables access to specific features; (c) a unique device identifier and the type of device; (d) the domain, browser type, and language settings; (e) the operating system and its configurations; (f) your country and time zone; (g) websites previously visited; (h) data concerning your interactions with our Sites, which includes click behavior, purchases made, and preferences indicated; and (i) timestamps of access and referring URLs. We gather this information through a range of methodologies, which encompass the use of cookies and pixel tags.
It is a prevailing standard that most web browsers are configured to accept cookies automatically upon installation. It is within your rights to adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies should you choose to avoid their presence on your system. In order to achieve this objective, it is imperative that you thoroughly review the comprehensive instructions that have been supplied by your browser. It is important to note that the act of blocking cookies may result in your inability to access or utilize the services offered on our websites.
From time to time, we include a “click-through URL” directing recipients to content hosted on our websites within our email communications. Upon clicking one of the provided URLs, you will be routed through our web server to access the intended destination web page. We conduct a thorough analysis of click-through statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of our Sites and determine the level of interest in particular themes. If you prefer not to be subjected to surveillance
To facilitate the presentation of customized advertisements across the Internet, it is possible that third parties will collect information through our websites utilizing cookies, third-party plug-ins, and widgets.
The preceding address (or URL) of the website you accessed prior to entering the Sites, the specific pages you examined within the Sites, the browser utilized for your viewing, and any search terms you may have input on our site represent a selection of the clickstream information that our web server is capable of collecting. Various technologies may be employed by the Sites to track the specific pages accessed by our visitors.
The manner in which we utilize the information we gather
In the majority of instances, your Personal Information will be utilized under the following conditions:
- In instances where you have requested our action or provided your consent for us to proceed;
- In instances where it is necessary to fulfill our obligations under the contract we have established with you;
- In instances where it is essential to uphold our legitimate interests, or those of a third party, alongside your fundamental rights;
- the rights in question do not supersede those interests; and
- In instances where adherence to a legal or regulatory requirement is necessary.
Disclosure of personal information to third parties
We wish to inform you regarding the circumstances under which we may disclose your personal information, as well as any information we have obtained about you, as we are committed to maintaining your trust. Your Personal Information shall be disclosed to third parties solely in accordance with the provisions outlined herein.
In order to facilitate the construction, operation, and management of our Sites, as well as to deliver the products and services we provide, it may be necessary for us to share your Personal Information with external individuals and/or entities. We may engage in collaborations with external entities for various purposes, including but not limited to: (a) managing a customer information database; (b) facilitating email communications; (c) assisting with direct marketing and data collection efforts; (d) providing data storage and analytical services; (e) implementing fraud prevention measures; (f) delivering customer service; (g) processing and fulfilling orders; and (h) offering additional services aimed at enhancing the development and operation of our Sites while optimizing our business opportunities. It is imperative that these external entities consent to maintain the confidentiality of all information disclosed to them and to utilize said information solely for the purpose of fulfilling their contractual obligations to us.
Your Personal Information may be disclosed throughout the negotiation process and is likely to be included among the assets in the event that we pursue investment opportunities or undergo a business transition. This may encompass, but is not limited to, a merger, acquisition by another entity, or the sale of all or a portion of our assets.
In compliance with applicable legal obligations, we may disclose your personal information when necessary to facilitate law enforcement investigations or other legal proceedings. This disclosure may also serve to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of the website, mitigate our legal liability, and uphold our rights, as well as the rights, property, or safety of users of the sites and the general public.
Targeted advertising and remarketing strategies are essential components in the contemporary marketing landscape. These practices involve the strategic placement of advertisements tailored to specific audiences based on their previous interactions and behaviors. Such methodologies not only enhance the efficiency of advertising campaigns but also optimize the return on investment for businesses. It is imperative to adhere to applicable regulations and ethical standards when implementing these techniques to ensure compliance and protect
As a result of our partnership with external advertisers for the purposes of remarketing and retargeting, you may encounter advertisements for our products and services on various websites and mobile applications. Our ability to tailor messaging to users is facilitated by our collaborations with these advertisers, allowing us to consider various factors such as interests, demographics, and context. Third-party advertisers employ automated data collection methods, including third-party cookies, web server logs, and web beacons, to monitor your online activities over time and across various websites and mobile applications. Advertisements may be presented to you that are tailored to align with your particular interests, derived from the information they possess regarding your profile. Information pertaining to your interactions with websites and mobile applications associated with the relevant advertising networks, including the specific pages, may be gathered by our advertising partners. This collection of data occurs on our Sites as well as on third-party websites and mobile applications that are part of the advertising networks. This procedure additionally enables us to monitor the efficacy of our marketing initiatives.
Additional websites
Our websites may contain references or links to external websites operated by third parties, or you may have accessed our sites via a link from another website. This statement should not be construed as an endorsement of the aforementioned websites, the products they provide, or the services they render. With respect to any website that may be associated with the Site, we expressly disclaim any and all claims or guarantees of any nature whatsoever. The aforementioned websites operate independently of our organization, and we disclaim any authority or liability regarding the content, products, or activities associated with them. There exists the possibility that our privacy policies may diverge from those of other websites. Should you choose to submit Personal Information on any of these third-party websites, please be advised that you are subject to the privacy policy established by the respective website operator, rather than our own privacy policy. It is imperative that you thoroughly review the privacy policy of the other website prior to disclosing any Personal Information to said website.
Should you utilize a third-party website or application, such as Facebook, Google +, or Twitter, to access our Sites or your account therein, please be advised that your activities on those external platforms are subject to the privacy policies and practices established by those respective entities. The privacy policies of external sites and applications may vary considerably from our own. We assert that we do not possess any authority over the functioning of those sites or applications, nor do we influence the methods by which they collect, store, or process data.
Your decisions regarding the utilization of your information and the process for opting out.
There exist mechanisms through which you may regulate the utilization of your Personal Information.
Monitoring
You possess the ability to adjust your browser settings to either receive notifications upon the transmission of a cookie or to decline all cookies entirely. For guidance on how to proceed, kindly refer to the instructions that are relevant to your specific browser. It is common for web browsers to incorporate a “Help” feature, which provides guidance on the process of disabling cookies entirely or configuring the browser to notify users prior to the acceptance of such cookies. If you opt to decline cookies, you will be unable to access numerous features of the Sites that are available to other users. For example, cookies may be utilized to recognize your identity upon your subsequent visit to our website, thereby alleviating the necessity of logging in and inputting your password on each occasion. It is necessary to make adjustments to each individual browser if you are utilizing multiple browsers concurrently.
Data analysis
In accordance with legal obligations or in instances where third parties are acting on behalf of Google in the management of this data, Google reserves the right to disclose such information to those parties. Google asserts that it will not associate your IP address with any other data in its possession. As previously stated in this Privacy Policy, you have the option to prevent the installation of cookies by adjusting the relevant settings within your browser software. It is important to note that by taking this action, you may be restricted from accessing certain features available on our Sites.
In the context of contemporary web browsers, it is pertinent to note that Google Analytics provides a deactivation add-on, which affords users enhanced control over the data that Google may collect regarding their browsing activities on various websites. The add-on stipulates that the JavaScript (ga.js) utilized by Google Analytics is not permitted to convey any information regarding website visits to Google Analytics. It is important to note that the browser deactivation add-on provided by Google Analytics does not inhibit the transmission of information to us or to any other web analysis services that we may utilize.
Google Analytics employs electronic images referred to as web beacons, which may also be identified as single pixel gifs. These images function in conjunction with cookies to gather aggregated statistics, thereby facilitating an analysis of the utilization of our Sites.
Disclosure for legal matters
Should we be compelled by legal obligations, you hereby grant us the authority to release any of your personal information to law enforcement, governmental entities, and parties involved in judicial or administrative proceedings. Furthermore, you grant us the authority to disclose Personal Information when we deem it necessary or suitable in the context of investigating any improper or unlawful conduct associated with the Sites. This includes, but is not limited to, instances of fraud, misrepresentation, infringement of intellectual property rights, or other actions that may subject us to potential legal liability.
Conflicts
This privacy statement is to be interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws of the United States of America and the State of California, excluding any consideration of its conflict of laws provisions. By utilizing the Sites, you hereby acknowledge and consent that, unless explicitly stated otherwise, any disputes of any nature arising between you and our affiliates concerning your access to and use of the Sites shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, irrespective of any conflict of laws principles.
Both parties acknowledge that, should a disagreement arise, the party wishing to address the issue must provide written notification to the other party, which may include email correspondence. This notification shall contain a reasonable level of detail regarding the disagreement, as well as an explanation of the remedy being sought.
Minors
We do not permit individuals under the age of eighteen to access the Sites, nor do we knowingly collect, use, or disclose Personal Information from such individuals. We will undertake appropriate measures to eliminate any Personal Information that we may have unintentionally acquired from individuals under the age of 18 from our records upon becoming aware of such information.
Proprietary data
We hereby request that you refrain from emailing or otherwise transmitting any proprietary or confidential information to us. You hereby confer upon us the irrevocable and unrestricted right to utilize, alter, reproduce, transmit, exhibit, and disseminate any information, materials, recommendations, concepts, or remarks that you provide to us for any purpose whatsoever, without the obligation of payment or any form of compensation. All information transmitted will be considered non-confidential. However, we will only credit the original author of the materials, information, recommendations, ideas, or remarks if legally obligated to do so, or if we obtain your prior consent.
Assignment
This Privacy Policy, along with any associated rights and obligations, may be assigned at our discretion to any successor without restriction.