Last updated: 15/01/2026
At Ramesh Wine Store, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), the Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users accessing our website from the European Union.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at rameshwinestoregoa@gmail.com.
1. Applicability of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies when you:
- Visit our website at https://www.rameshwinestoregoa.com
- Communicate with us via forms, comments, email, or other online interactions
- Engage with us through promotions, inquiries, or related services
Definitions:
- Website: Refers to our official website and any linked pages
- Services: Includes our website, communications, promotions, and related business interactions
By using our Website or Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect information you provide voluntarily, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Information shared through comments or contact forms
b. Technical Information
To maintain security and improve functionality, we may collect automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Date and time of access
3. Comments and User Interactions
When visitors leave comments on our Website, we collect information from the comment form, along with IP address and browser details to prevent spam and misuse.
An encrypted (hashed) version of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service to determine if a profile image exists. Once approved, your comment and profile image may be publicly visible.
4. Use of Cookies
Our Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and ensure smooth operation:
- Comments: You may save your name and email address in cookies for convenience (valid for one year)
- Temporary cookies: Check browser compatibility, removed when browser is closed
- Login cookies: Store session and display preferences, expiring automatically unless “Remember Me” is selected
- Content editing cookies: Store post ID only, expire in 24 hours
You may disable cookies via your browser, but some features may not function correctly.
5. Embedded Third-Party Content
Our Website may include embedded content from third-party websites (videos, images, articles). These behave as if you visited the third-party site directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
6. Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For EU users, we process personal data based on:
- Your consent
- Legitimate business interests
- Compliance with legal obligations
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
7. Sharing and Disclosure of Data
We do not sell or rent personal data. Your information may only be shared:
- When required by law
- For security purposes (e.g., IP address in password reset emails)
- With trusted service providers following reasonable security practices
8. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of follow-ups
- Registered user information is retained while the account remains active
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for legal, administrative, or security reasons
9. Your Rights
Under Indian Law: You can review, correct, and update your personal information.
Under GDPR (EU users): You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
Requests can be sent to rameshwinestoregoa@gmail.com.
10. Data Security
We follow reasonable security practices, including:
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Restricted administrative access
- Technical and organizational safeguards
However, no electronic method is 100% secure. Users share information at their own risk.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updated versions will be posted on this page with the revised date.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact:
Ramesh Wine Store
Email: rameshwinestoregoa@gmail.com
Website: https://www.rameshwinestoregoa.com