Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 3/23/26
Who We Are
Scribe of Spirits operates the website https://www.scribeofspirits.com and provides content, events, and related services centered around spirits and tasting experiences.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
Website Interactions
When you:
- Leave comments
- Register for an account (if applicable)
- Contact us
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser/user agent data
SMS Communications
We collect your phone number when you voluntarily opt in to receive SMS messages from us.
How We Collect SMS Consent
Customers opt in to receive SMS messages by:
- Texting a keyword (such as WHISKY, BEER, or DINNER) to our business number during in-person events, tastings, bottle shares, or retail interactions
After opting in, you will receive a confirmation message and must reply YES to confirm your subscription before receiving additional messages.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchase.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Respond to comments or inquiries
- Provide SMS communications related to:
- Event invitations
- Bottle shares
- Occasional related promotions
Message frequency varies.
SMS Communications
By opting in, you agree to receive SMS messages from Scribe of Spirits.
- Message frequency may vary
- Message and data rates may apply
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP
- You can reply HELP for assistance
We only send messages to users who have provided explicit consent and confirmed their subscription.
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information—including phone numbers or SMS consent data—with third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share information with service providers solely to operate our business, including:
- Twilio (for SMS message delivery)
- Website hosting and analytics providers
These providers are only permitted to use your data to perform services on our behalf.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Store preferences
- Analyze site traffic
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images). These third-party sites may collect data about you as if you visited them directly.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Maintain records
- Comply with legal obligations
Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update your information
- Request deletion of your data
To do so, contact us using the information below.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Opt-Out of Communications
You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message.
Once opted out, you will no longer receive messages unless you opt in again.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
sam@scribeofspirits.com