Privacy Policy

We collect information in a few ways:

• Newsletter sign-ups — when you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name. This is managed through Klaviyo.
• Winery submissions — if you submit a winery to our directory, we collect the contact information and business details you provide.
• Usage data — we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use the site. This includes pages visited, time on site, and general location (city/region level). No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics.
• Cookies — we use cookies for analytics and to improve site performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you our newsletter and wine country updates (only if you've subscribed)
• Review and publish winery listings you've submitted
• Improve the site and understand how it's being used
• Respond to your inquiries

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties except the service providers listed below.

We use the following third-party services to operate the site:

• Klaviyo — email marketing platform. Your email is stored and processed by Klaviyo when you subscribe. See Klaviyo's Privacy Policy.
• Google Analytics (GA4) — website analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — website hosting. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.

As a Canadian-operated site, we comply with PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act). You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Request that we delete your information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@okanaganwines.ca.