Privacy Policy and Personal Data Protection Guidelines
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Pouring a great glass of wine requires trust, and that same principle applies to how we handle your personal details. Since launching our digital cellar in 2019, we have treated your privacy with the same care we give our most delicate vintages.
This document outlines exactly what happens when you share your information with Houseofwinegr. We skip the dense legal jargon—opting instead for clear, straightforward explanations about your data.
Information We Collect
We gather information you provide directly when interacting with our platform. If you create an account to track your cellar inventory, we store your name, email address, and password. When you purchase a bottle, we collect your shipping address and billing details to fulfill the order.
We also note your browsing preferences. If you frequently explore our Winery Guides or read up on specific grape varieties, our system remembers these interests. When you log your thoughts on a recent vintage in our Tasting Notes section, we save that data so you can reference it later. This helps us tailor the site to your palate.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We never sell your personal information to data brokers. We only share specific details with trusted partners who help us get wine to your door.
For example, our payment processors require your billing information to securely authorize transactions. Our shipping couriers need your address and phone number to ensure your delivery arrives safely and on an optimal schedule. We hold these partners to strict confidentiality agreements, ensuring they use your data solely for the service they provide to us. We review our partner network regularly to verify their ongoing compliance with our privacy standards.
How We Use Your Information
We use the details you share to provide and improve our services. Your purchase history allows us to recommend new arrivals that match your taste profile. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email to send updates on upcoming Happenings and exclusive releases.
Beyond personalization, we analyze aggregated, anonymous traffic data to understand which Wine Education articles resonate most with our readers. This guides our editorial calendar. While we employ industry-standard encryption across all checkout flows, no digital platform can eliminate risk entirely. We continuously monitor our systems to maintain a secure environment.
Your Data Protection Rights
You maintain complete control over your personal data. You have the right to request a copy of the information we hold about you. If you spot an error in your profile, you can ask us to correct it immediately.
You may also request that we erase your personal data from our active systems. We honor these requests promptly, retaining only the minimal transaction records required by tax law. If you decide to opt out of marketing communications, you will still receive essential transactional emails—like order confirmations and shipping updates.
Policy Updates and Contact
Digital privacy standards evolve, and our practices will occasionally update to reflect new legal requirements or platform features. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you via email or place a prominent notice on our homepage.
If you have questions about how we handle your data, or if you want to discuss your privacy preferences, please visit our Contact Us page. We are always happy to clarify our processes.