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Who we are
The controller of your personal data is The Illustrated Bartender LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company. Contact: contact@theillustratedbartender.com.
What we collect
- Contact details you submit (e.g., name, email, message) via our contact form.
- Newsletter details you submit via MailerLite.
- Usage data via Netlify Analytics. IPs are anonymized.
- Cookies and similar technologies managed through our consent tool (CookieYes).
Why we use it
- To respond to messages and provide requested information.
- To send newsletters if you opt in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- To understand site performance and improve content and tools.
- To maintain security and comply with applicable laws.
Legal bases (EU/UK)
- Consent: analytics/marketing cookies and newsletters.
- Legitimate interests: security and site functionality.
- Contract: responding to your requests.
Sharing
We use service providers to operate the site: Netlify (hosting and analytics), MailerLite (email), and CookieYes (consent). These processors handle data under their own terms and security controls. We do not sell or “share” personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above or as required by law. You can request deletion at any time.
Your choices and rights
- Cookies: manage preferences at any time via the consent banner or the Manage cookies link.
- Access, correction, deletion, and portability: email contact@theillustratedbartender.com.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): honored via our consent platform.
- EU/UK: you may lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
International transfers
Processing may occur in the United States and other countries where our processors operate. We rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., DPAs and Standard Contractual Clauses from our providers) for transfers where required.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Children
This site is intended for adults (21+). We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes
We may update this policy. We will post the revised version with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact
Privacy requests: contact@theillustratedbartender.com