Our Privacy Policy
Your privacy is very important to us. Accordingly, we have developed this Policy in order for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate and disclose and make use of personal information. The following outlines our privacy policy.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which the Hobby Distiller's
Association (herein known as the HDA) collects, uses, maintains and
discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the www.hobbydistillersassociation.org website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products
and services offered by the HDA.
Personal identification
information
We may collect personal identification
information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to,
when Users visit our site, fill out a form, and in connection with other
activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site.
Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address. Users may,
however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification
information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to
us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information,
except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related
activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever
they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may
include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information
about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system
and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar
information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use
"cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on
their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track
information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse
cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note
that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use
collected information
The HDA may collect and use Users
personal information for the following purposes:
- - To improve member services
Information you provide helps us respond to your requests and support needs more efficiently. - - To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site. - - To improve our Site
We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services. - - To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them. - - To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data
collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to
protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction
of your personal information, username, password, transaction information
and data stored on our Site.
Sharing your personal
information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users' personal
identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated
demographic information not linked to any personal identification
information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted
affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third
party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or
administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or
surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those
limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Third party websites
Users may find advertising or other
content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners,
suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do
not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not
responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our
Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and
links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their
own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction
on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is
subject to that website's own terms and policies.
Changes to this
privacy policy
The HDA has the discretion to update this
privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at
the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page
for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the
personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your
responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware
of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By
using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not
agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the
Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your
acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you
have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or
your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
The Hobby
Distiller's Association
hobbydistillersassociation.org/contact-us
The Hobby Distiller's Association
5970 Park Vista Circle #190
Keller, Texas 76244
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This document was last updated on April 23, 2015.