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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Adriatic Allocation (INSERT: Company legal name, INSERT: registered address — "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU member state law.

1. Data controller

INSERT: Company legal name
INSERT: Street address, city, postal code, country
Email: hello@adriaticallocation.com

2. Data we collect and why

2a. Waitlist email address

What: Your email address, submitted voluntarily via the waitlist form.
Why: To notify you when a new batch of wines becomes available.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing us.
Processor: Netlify, Inc. (form submission infrastructure). Netlify's privacy policy is available at netlify.com/privacy.
Retention: Until you request deletion or withdraw consent.

2b. Order and delivery data

What: Name, delivery address, email address, and payment information collected at checkout.
Why: To process and fulfil your order and comply with legal obligations (invoicing, tax records).
Legal basis: Performance of a contract (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) and legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c) GDPR).
Processor: Stripe, Inc. (payment processing). Payment card data is processed exclusively by Stripe and never stored on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy is available at stripe.com/privacy.
Retention: Order records are retained for 7 years to comply with accounting and tax obligations.

2c. Analytics data

What: Anonymised usage data including pages visited, time on site, and general geographic region — collected only after you give cookie consent.
Why: To understand how visitors use the site and improve it.
Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies or adjusting your browser settings.
Processor: Google LLC (Google Analytics 4). Data is processed under Google's standard contractual clauses.
Retention: 26 months (Google Analytics default).

3. Sharing of data

We do not sell personal data. We share data only with the processors listed above (Netlify, Stripe, Google), each of which is bound by data processing agreements. We may also disclose data if required by law or court order.

4. International transfers

Netlify, Stripe, and Google are US-based companies. Data transfers to the US are covered by standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

5. Your rights

Under the GDPR you have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, email hello@adriaticallocation.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Complaints

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Croatia, the competent authority is the Agency for Personal Data Protection (AZOP). You may also contact the supervisory authority in your country of residence.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact us at hello@adriaticallocation.com.