Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Wanderer Labs, Inc. ("Wanderer Labs," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information in connection with our website (wandererlabs.app), The Whisk(e)y Wanderer mobile application, and the Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account.
• Profile & preference data: tasting history, saved bottles, favorite retailers or venues, and other preferences you choose to provide within the app.
• Location data: with your permission, approximate or precise location, used to show nearby retailers, venues, and event information.
• Usage data: how you interact with our website and app, including pages viewed, features used, and device/browser information.
• Event & ticketing data: information you provide when registering for or purchasing tickets to the Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival, some of which may be collected by our third-party ticketing partner (e.g., Eventbrite) under its own privacy policy.
• Communications: information you provide when you contact us directly, including via email.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to: provide, maintain, and improve the Services; personalize app recommendations and content; connect users with relevant retail and venue partners; communicate with you about your account, the app, or the festival; maintain the security and integrity of our Services; and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with: service providers who help us operate our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, ticketing); retail and venue partners, only in aggregated or limited form necessary to facilitate the discovery experience; and third parties when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Wanderer Labs, our users, or others.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to remember preferences and understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information. You may also opt out of certain communications at any time. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services relate to alcoholic beverages and are not directed to, and should not be used by, anyone under the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information we collect. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated Effective Date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at info@siliconvalleywhiskeyfest.com.