Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/10/2025
Website: Vina by Aimee - blog.vina.cloud
Owner: Aimee (Wine Blogger)

1. Introduction

Hi, I’m Aimee — and I take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how I collect, use, and protect your information when you visit my wine blog.

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

2. Information I Collect

I only collect the information I need to make this blog work smoothly and to keep in touch with readers who want updates.

This may include:

  • Personal details — such as your name and email address if you subscribe to the newsletter, comment on a post, or contact me directly.

  • Non-personal information — such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited (collected through cookies and analytics tools).

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

  • Reply to comments or messages you send me.

  • Send email updates if you’ve subscribed.

  • Improve the website and create better content for readers.

  • Keep the site safe from spam or misuse.

I’ll never sell or share your information for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies (small text files) to understand how visitors use the site and to improve your browsing experience.
You can turn cookies off in your browser settings, but some parts of the website might not work properly without them.

5. Third-Party Services

I use a few trusted third-party tools to help run this website efficiently:

  • Squarespace — for hosting and analytics.

  • Google Analytics — to understand traffic and visitor trends.

  • Squarespace — to manage newsletter subscriptions.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy explaining how it handles data:

6. Data Retention

I only keep your information for as long as it’s needed — for example, while you’re subscribed to updates or your comment remains on the blog.
You can request that your personal data be deleted at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the information I hold about you.

  • Request corrections or deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw consent for newsletters or communications.

  • Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data isn’t being handled properly.

8. Contact

If you have any questions or requests about your data, you can contact me directly:
📧 Email: aimee@d5l.co.uk
🌐 Website: blog.vina.cloud

9. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect any changes to the website or legal requirements.
The latest version will always be available here on this page.