Privacy Policy

Bourbon for the Cause

Last updated: May 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Bourbon for the Cause is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you participate in our bourbon enthusiast campaigns, join our newsletter, become a VIP member, or interact with our website ([insert website URL]). Our campaigns support various 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations through exclusive bourbon experiences and member-only events. By engaging with us, you consent to the practices described in this policy. For questions, contact Bourbon Cause Crew at sip@bourbonforthecause.com or call us at (405) 757-0872.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information to administer our campaigns and services:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, provided when you participate in a campaign (via free entry form or purchased entries), join our newsletter, or become a VIP member.
Age Verification: Confirmation that you are 21 or older, required for campaign participation due to alcohol-related rewards.
Payment Information: Credit card details or other payment data, processed securely via our payment processor (Stripe) for purchased entries or VIP memberships.
Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Administer campaigns, including processing free and purchased entries, assigning phone numbers as unique identifiers, and sending email confirmations or receipts.
Coordinate reward distribution, such as contacting recipients and arranging delivery of bourbon-related rewards (e.g., barrels, tasting experiences).
Communicate with you about campaigns, VIP memberships, newsletters, and nonprofit initiatives, including updates and promotional offers.
Improve our website and services through analytics and user feedback.
Comply with legal obligations, such as age verification for alcohol rewards and IRS reporting for high-value rewards (Form 1099-MISC).

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

Service Providers: Trusted partners like Stripe (payment processing), email marketing platforms, and shipping companies, who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
Nonprofit Partners: 501(c)(3) organizations (e.g., Folds of Honor) for campaign reporting, sharing only aggregated or anonymized data unless required for reward fulfillment.
Legal Authorities: If required by law, such as for tax reporting or compliance with alcohol regulations.
Reward Partners: Companies like Horse Soldier Distillery, solely for reward delivery (e.g., shipping a bourbon barrel), with minimal data shared.

5. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures (e.g., HTTPS, encryption) to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

6. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your data by contacting sip@bourbonforthecause.com.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails via the unsubscribe link in our emails.
Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention requirements (e.g., tax records), by emailing sip@bourbonforthecause.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Stripe, nonprofit partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing personal information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our campaigns and services are restricted to individuals 21 or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Users

Our campaigns are intended for U.S. residents only. If you are outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., subject to this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued engagement with us constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Bourbon for the Cause
16328 Muirfield Place Suite #22
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 757-0872
Email: sip@bourbonforthecause.com

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16328 Muirfield Place Suite #22
Edmond, OK 73013
(405) 757-0872