Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

Bacchus Touch ("we", "our", "us") is a curated certification platform for BYOB wine-friendly restaurants. We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Account information: name, email address, and password when you register.
• Restaurant application data: business name, address, contact details, and information about your BYOB and wine service policies.
• Payment information: processed securely via Stripe. We do not store card details.
• Usage data: pages visited, search queries, and interaction data collected automatically.
• Location data: approximate location if you grant browser permission, used only to show nearby restaurants.

3. How We Use Your Data

• To provide and operate the Bacchus Touch platform.
• To process restaurant applications and subscriptions.
• To communicate with you about your account, applications, or updates.
• To improve our services through analytics.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers (such as Stripe for payment processing) solely to operate our platform. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.

5. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may also use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function correctly.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@bacchusdtouch.com.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email.

10. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@bacchustouch.com.