1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as your email address when subscribing to our newsletter or creating an account for the wine quiz. We also collect anonymous usage data through Firebase Analytics to improve the site experience.
Personal Information
- Email address (newsletter signup, account registration)
- Display name (if you sign in with Google)
- Quiz scores and preferences
Automatically Collected
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data exclusively to:
- Deliver our newsletter with Italian wine insights
- Track quiz scores and leaderboard functionality
- Improve content and site experience through anonymous analytics
- Respond to your inquiries
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following services that may process your data:
- Firebase (Google) — Authentication, database, and analytics. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Sign-In — If you choose to authenticate with Google. We only receive your name and email.
4. Cookies
We use minimal cookies and local storage for:
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
- Authentication session tokens
- Firebase Analytics (anonymous usage data)
5. Data Security
Your data is stored securely in Firebase (Google Cloud) infrastructure. We use HTTPS encryption for all data in transit and follow industry-standard practices for data protection.
6. Your Rights
You can:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at vinofromitaly@gmail.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via our newsletter or a notice on the site. Continued use of VinoFromItaly after changes constitutes acceptance.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us at vinofromitaly@gmail.com.