Privacy policy

Our Privacy Policy

Last updated: 11 November 2024

Mount Four Wines respects the privacy of visitors to this site and recognises the importance of protecting any personal information you may provide to us. This statement outlines Mount Four Wines’ policy and principles regarding the use of personal information you provide when visiting this site or contacting us via email. It also details how we use information received from third parties.

We are Committed to Protecting Your Privacy

Mount Four Wines is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this site, be assured it will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.

Mount Four Wines may update this privacy policy from time to time. You can determine if the policy has been revised since your last visit by referring to the “last updated” date at the top of the page.

Who We Are

Mount Four Wines is a New Zealand-based company with a commitment to protecting your personal information. We are the controller of all personal data collected through this website ("we" or "us").

Collection of Personal Information

We collect your personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide: Information you voluntarily provide through this website (for example, when entering competitions, participating in discussion boards, or requesting information about us).
• Publicly Available Information: Information obtained from publicly accessible sources (such as social media profiles).
• Automatic Collection: Information we automatically collect when you visit our website (see the “Cookies & Tracking Technologies” section below).

The types of personal information we may collect include your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, address, country of residence, and payment details.

Information may be collected and held directly by us or on our behalf via third-party contractors.

If you do not provide all required information, we may be unable to fulfill the purpose for which your personal information was collected.

Information We Automatically Collect

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about you using cookies and other tracking technologies, such as pixel tags. Cookies are text files downloaded and stored on your device. We may use similar techniques like tracking pixels, Java scripts, tags, and web beacons.

Examples of information we collect include:

• Technical information, such as your IP address and browser type.
• Information about your visit, such as pages viewed, search queries, visit duration, and pages visited.

This information helps us understand visitor interests and improve our website. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

Use of Personal Information

The manner and purpose of using your personal information depend on the way it was collected. Generally, we collect and use personal information to identify and contact you, respond to your inquiries, and provide services/products to you.

For information voluntarily provided, we may notify you of its intended use at the time of collection. In addition to any stated use, we may use personal information for marketing purposes, such as sending promotional materials, conducting marketing campaigns, or targeting advertisements.

For information automatically collected, we may use it to:

• Improve and secure our website.
• Better tailor our products and services.
• Provide access to website features.
• Make product or service recommendations.

Retention and Deletion

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. For ongoing marketing or promotional purposes, data will be retained until you request deletion, which you may do at any time. Information collected via Google Analytics is automatically deleted after 26 months.

Social Media Live Feed

We may republish posts from social media platforms on our website’s live feed. If you prefer not to display your posts, please contact us at marie@mountfourwines.co.nz for prompt removal.

Security of Personal Data

We use appropriate security measures to ensure your data remains secure. Personal data is stored on Webflow CMS, employing security features to protect data while in transit and at rest.

Transfer of Personal Information

We may transfer personal information to third parties if needed to provide website services, under our instructions and responsibility. Otherwise, we will not disclose personal information unless legally required.

If information is shared with our agents or third parties, it may be transferred to other parts of the world. We strive to ensure that all information use aligns with this Privacy Policy.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to sites outside of Mount Four Wines’ control. We are not responsible for these sites and recommend reading the privacy policy of any new site you visit.

Access, Correction, & Other Rights

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you. Certain exemptions may apply. We may charge an administration fee for preparing this information.

You may also request corrections to your personal information. If we cannot comply, you can request that a statement be attached noting a correction was sought but not made.

European Union Residents

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to object to or restrict processing.
• The right to prevent data use for marketing by adjusting form options or using "opt-out" links.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time.
• The right to complain to a data protection authority.

Contact Information

For questions, comments, or to exercise any of your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer at marie@mountfourwines.co.nz.