1. Who this policy applies to
This privacy policy applies to visitors of BeerDaily.com. It covers general browsing, page visits, contact form use, email links, and interaction with content on the site.
BeerDaily.com is an educational history and culture site. It is not an alcohol sales platform, age-verification service, brewery, bar, online store, or user-account platform.
Privacy Goblin note: no login, no loyalty card, no secret tavern account.
2. Information you provide voluntarily
If you use the contact form, email link, or otherwise contact us, you may provide information such as:
- your name;
- your email address;
- your topic or inquiry type;
- your message content;
- any other information you choose to include.
Do not send sensitive personal information through the contact form. BeerDaily does not need medical information, government identification numbers, payment cards, passwords, or confidential legal information to answer beer-history questions.
3. Technical information that may be collected automatically
Like most websites, BeerDaily.com and its hosting or service providers may process standard technical information when you visit, including:
- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- device type;
- operating system;
- referring page;
- pages visited;
- date and time of visit;
- basic server log information.
This information is generally used for site security, troubleshooting, performance, analytics, spam prevention, and understanding how visitors use the site.
4. Cookies and analytics
BeerDaily.com may use basic cookies or similar technologies if analytics, embedded services, security features, or third-party tools are added. Cookies are small files stored by your browser that help websites function or measure use.
You can usually control or block cookies through your browser settings. Some site features may not work as intended if cookies are disabled.
5. Contact form and email handling
The BeerDaily contact form may use email or a form-processing service. When you submit a form, your message may be transmitted by email or through a third-party service depending on how the site is configured.
Contact messages may be retained as needed to respond, maintain business records, resolve site issues, document corrections, or handle licensing requests.
6. How information may be used
Information may be used to:
- respond to messages or inquiries;
- review corrections or source suggestions;
- handle licensing or permission requests;
- maintain, secure, and improve the website;
- investigate broken links, spam, abuse, or technical issues;
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
BeerDaily does not sell visitor contact-form messages as a product. Foam Goblin suggested a “premium bad trivia mailing list.” That idea was rejected.
7. Sharing information
Information may be shared with service providers that help operate the site, such as web hosting providers, email services, analytics providers, security tools, or form processors.
Information may also be disclosed if required by law, legal process, security investigation, fraud prevention, or to protect rights, safety, and site integrity.
8. Third-party links
BeerDaily.com may link to third-party websites, including educational sources, related pages, ABC Solar, or other external resources. Once you leave BeerDaily.com, the privacy practices of the external site apply.
BeerDaily is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, security, or practices of third-party websites.
9. ABC Solar footer information
BeerDaily.com includes ABC Solar Incorporated information in the footer, including logo, website link, address, phone number, email address, and California contractor license number.
If you contact ABC Solar through the phone number, email link, or website, your communication may be handled as an ABC Solar business inquiry rather than a BeerDaily editorial message.
10. Children’s privacy
BeerDaily.com is not directed to children under 13. The site discusses beer history for educational purposes and does not sell alcohol. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If a parent or guardian believes a child has provided personal information, please contact us so it can be reviewed and removed where appropriate.
11. Alcohol-related responsibility
BeerDaily.com is educational. It does not encourage underage drinking, unsafe drinking, binge drinking, illegal alcohol production, drinking and driving, or violation of local laws.
Historical discussion of beer is not an instruction or recommendation to consume alcohol. Please follow all applicable laws and health guidance.
12. Data security
Reasonable steps may be used to protect site data and contact communications, but no website, email system, hosting service, or internet transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.
Please avoid sending highly sensitive information through the site.
13. Data retention
Contact messages and technical records may be retained as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, improving the site, handling disputes, or complying with legal requirements.
14. Your choices
Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information, you may be able to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information you provided through the site.
You can also control cookies through your browser, avoid submitting the contact form, or contact BeerDaily using only the information you choose to provide.
15. Policy updates
BeerDaily.com may update this privacy policy as the site changes, new tools are added, or legal requirements evolve. The updated version will be posted on this page with the current content controlling future use.
16. Contact about privacy
For privacy-related questions, use the contact page or the contact information in the footer. Please include enough detail to identify the issue, but do not include sensitive information unless necessary.
BeerDaily moral: keep the history open, keep the cellar locked, and never give Foam Goblin your password.