Information We Collect
MyCocktailStore.com is designed to be used without creating an account. We collect minimal information to provide and improve our services:
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and features used.
- Menu Data: Information you enter into the menu maker (bar name, tagline, drink selections) is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
- Contact Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your email address and the content of your message.
- Email Address (Newsletter): If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. See the Email Newsletter section below for full details.
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and analyze website traffic.
Email Newsletter
MyCocktailStore.com offers a free email newsletter featuring new pod reviews, gear guides, blog posts, and updates. Subscribing is completely optional.
Why we collect it: To send you our newsletter and content updates.
Who stores it: Your email is stored and managed by Kit (formerly ConvertKit), our email service provider. Kit's privacy policy is available at kit.com/privacy.
How to unsubscribe: Every email we send includes a one-click unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time with no questions asked.
Will we sell your email? Never. We will not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party for their marketing purposes.
By subscribing to our newsletter you consent to receiving periodic email communications from MyCocktailStore.com. We comply with the CAN-SPAM Act and all applicable email marketing laws. Our newsletter emails will always include our physical mailing address, a clear identification that the message is an advertisement or newsletter, and a working unsubscribe mechanism.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the menu maker tool and website
- Analyze website usage to understand what features are most valuable
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Send our newsletter and content updates to subscribers who have opted in
Affiliate Links & Third Parties
MyCocktailStore.com participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click on product links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Our affiliate partners include Amazon, Walmart, Bartesian, and other retailers. When you click through to these sites, their own privacy policies apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party services on our website, each of which may collect information independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and usage analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Kit (ConvertKit) — email newsletter management and subscriber storage. See Kit's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates, Walmart Affiliates, and other retail affiliate programs — when you click affiliate links, those retailers may set their own cookies and tracking. See each retailer's privacy policy for details.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some features of our website.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent, and general location data. This data is aggregated and does not identify individual users.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We do not store payment information — any purchases made through affiliate links are handled entirely by the respective retailers.
Children's Privacy
MyCocktailStore.com is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately at team@mycocktailstore.com and we will promptly delete it.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the link in any email we send
- Opt out of any marketing communications
- Request that we stop processing your information
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at team@mycocktailstore.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:
Email: team@mycocktailstore.com
Business: Beachhead LLC — MyCocktailStore.com