Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Rhode Island Wine Experience (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit or use our website at www.winexri.com (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Rhode Island state law and all applicable federal regulations.

1. Website Intended for Users 21 and Older

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 21. By using our Website, you represent that you are at least 21 years old and of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction.

2. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Contact Information: such as your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number (if provided).
Marketing Sign-Up Information: if you choose to sign up for marketing or newsletter purposes, we may collect your name and email address.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of the Website, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages viewed
Links clicked
Device identifiers

This information may be collected using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies. Please see the Cookies and Similar Technologies section below for more information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for purposes such as:

Providing Services: To manage and provide our Website services, including processing inquiries, requests, or form submissions.
Marketing and Communications: To send you updates, newsletters, marketing materials, or other information about our events, products, or services, if you have opted in to receive such communications.
Website Improvement: To personalize and improve our Website, including troubleshooting, data analysis, and testing.
Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable Rhode Island and federal laws, regulations, or legal processes.
Enforcement: To enforce our Terms of Use or other contractual obligations, and to protect against and prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, and other liabilities.

4. Use of WordPress and Third-Party Plugins

Our Website is built using the WordPress platform and may incorporate third-party plugins or other functionalities to enhance user experience. These plugins and services may process certain data as part of their operation. We ensure that any integrations or plugins used are consistent with this Privacy Policy and comply with applicable privacy laws.

However, we encourage you to review the respective third-party privacy policies to learn more about their data collection and use practices. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices of third-party providers.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information automatically, to customize your visit, and to enable certain functionalities on our Website. A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your device that helps us recognize you when you return to our Website. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.

6. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our Website, conduct our business, or serve you. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information as necessary to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of some or all of our assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Consent: We may share information with others if you have given us consent to do so.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When it is no longer needed, we securely dispose of or anonymize your information.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, but we do our best to protect it in accordance with applicable laws, including the Rhode Island Identity Theft Protection Act.

9. Rhode Island Residents’ Rights

If you are a resident of Rhode Island, you have certain rights under state law regarding your personal information, including the right to be informed of how we collect, use, and share your personal information, as well as the right to request changes or deletion under certain circumstances. If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal information, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Underage Individuals

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 21, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 21. If you are under 21, please do not use our Website or submit any personal information. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 21, we will promptly delete such information.

11. Email Marketing

If you voluntarily sign up for our email marketing or newsletter list, we will use your email address to send you promotional materials and updates. You can opt out of receiving these emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate or control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party websites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, and other factors. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Changes are effective when posted to the Website. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Rhode Island Wine Experience
Email: info@winexri.com
Providence, Rhode Island
United States

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions.