Effective Date:  November 2026
Company: Napa South
Contact: taste@napasouth.wine

1) Overview

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you:

• join or participate in our social membership club,

• visit our website and related pages (including forms and checkout),

• interact with us through email, the member portal, or other services.

2) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide

• Account and membership info: name, email address, phone number (if provided), address (if applicable), and profile details.

• Membership preferences: interests, communication preferences, event preferences.

• Messages: content you submit when contacting support or participating in communications.

B. Payment Information

If we collect payments (e.g., membership fees), we do not store full payment card numbers. Payment processing is handled by a PCI-compliant third-party payment processor. We may store:

• transaction history,

• billing status,

• invoices/receipts.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website or services, we may collect:

• device and browser data (e.g., IP address, user agent),

• usage data (pages viewed, clicks, time on site),

• log and diagnostic data,

• cookie/analytics data.

D. Community/Content Participation

If our club includes community features (e.g., member directories, group posts, event photos), you may provide or publish information such as:

• photos, posts, comments, and reactions,

• profile information visible to other members (if enabled).

 3) How We Use Your Information

We use information for purposes including:

• To provide membership services: manage membership, events, and access to member features.

• To process payments: billing, receipts, and account management.

• To communicate with you: service updates, event information, and important notices.

• To improve our services: analytics, research, and product development.

• To ensure safety and compliance: fraud prevention, security monitoring, and enforcing community rules.

• To personalize your experience: recommendations, event matching, and member preferences.

• For marketing (if you opt in): promotions, newsletters, and offers consistent with your preferences.

4) Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we process personal data based on:

• contract necessity (to provide membership services),

• legitimate interests (to operate and improve the club),

• consent (e.g., marketing communications where required),

• legal obligations (e.g., tax or recordkeeping requirements).

5) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• remember your preferences,

• understand usage and improve performance,

• provide analytics and security.

You can control cookies via browser settings, and we may provide a cookie consent tool on first visit (where applicable). Disabling cookies may affect certain features.

6) How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following ways:

A. Service Providers

We share data with vendors that help us operate the club, such as:

• payment processors,

• hosting providers,

• email delivery and customer support tools,

• analytics providers,

• fraud detection and security providers.

These providers are authorized to use data only to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect it.

B. With Your Consent or at Your Direction

We may share information when you request or authorize it.

C. With Members (Community Features)

If your profile or content is visible to other members, those members may see your shared information. Please review what you post.

D. Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose information if required by law or if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• comply with legal obligations,

• protect rights and safety,

• prevent fraud or abuse.

7) Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• maintaining your membership,

• fulfilling legal and accounting requirements,

• resolving disputes and enforcing agreements.

Retention periods vary based on the nature of the data and legal requirements.

8) Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9) International Data Transfers

If you access our services from outside your country, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries where we or our service providers operate. We take steps designed to protect information consistent with applicable laws.

10) Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

• access to your personal data,

• correction of inaccurate data,

• deletion of data,

• restriction of processing,

• portability (where applicable),

• objection to certain processing,

• withdraw consent (when processing is based on consent).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [privacy email].

Note: Certain requests may be limited due to legal obligations, security needs, or contractual requirements.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our club is intended for use by adults (commonly 18+ or 21+ if alcohol-related). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child provided personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

12) Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites or services (e.g., social media platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Review their privacy policies directly.

13) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest revision. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice where required.

14) Contact Us 📬

If you have questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: taste@napasouth.wine

Address: 118 Oak Crescent Circle, Clayton, GA 30525