Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NGCI Beers ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website ngcibeers.com.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account
• Submit a company
• Contact us through our contact form
• Subscribe to our newsletter

This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website
• Create and manage your account
• Process company submissions
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Send you updates about companies and features (with your consent)
• Improve our website and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Consent: You have given consent for processing for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with the law

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your activity on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us operate our website (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@ngcibeers.com.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: