VineIsrael Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

VineIsrael (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use the VineIsrael website and related services (the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide: such as your name, email address, and message when you contact us, sign up for our newsletter, submit or claim a winery listing, take our quiz, or create an account. Businesses may also provide a business name, address, phone number, website, and related details.

Information collected automatically: when you visit the Service we may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring pages, and the dates/times of access, gathered through cookies and similar technologies.

2. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, understand how the Service is used, and improve it. We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that set their own cookies and process usage data on our behalf. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling some cookies may affect functionality.

3. How We Use Information

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service and your account;
  • To display winery listings, maps, events, and recommendations;
  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support;
  • To send newsletters and promotional communications you have requested (you can unsubscribe at any time);
  • To analyse usage, measure performance, and improve the Service;
  • To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or security issues; and
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with: (a) service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, email/newsletter delivery, analytics, mapping (e.g. Google Maps), and payment processing; (b) authorities or other parties where required by law or to protect rights and safety; and (c) a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

5. Third-Party Services & Links

The Service integrates and links to third-party services (such as winery websites, ticketing platforms, mapping, and social media). Information you provide to those third parties is governed by their own privacy policies, not this one. We encourage you to review them.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements, after which it is deleted or anonymised.

7. Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, update, port, restrict, or delete your personal information, to object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@vineisrael.com and we will respond as required by applicable law (including the EU/UK GDPR and similar frameworks where they apply).

9. International Users

VineIsrael is operated from Israel. If you access the Service from outside Israel, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Israel or other countries whose data-protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service concerns alcoholic beverages and is intended for adults of legal drinking age. It is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are indicated by updating the “Last Updated” date above, and significant changes may be communicated through the Service.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at hello@vineisrael.com.