Privacy Policy

Desforges Vineyards | desforgesvineyards.com | Effective Date: June 2026

Desforges Vineyards ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at desforgesvineyards.com (the "Site"), sign up for our mailing list, make a purchase, or interact with us in any way.

By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name, email address, and mailing address (newsletter sign-up, contact form, or wine club membership)

  • Billing and shipping address, phone number, and payment information when placing an order

  • Date of birth or age verification when required to confirm you are 21 years of age or older

  • Messages or inquiries you send through our contact form

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers (including Squarespace) may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general geographic location

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Information from Third-Party Services

We use Vinoshipper to process wine sales and memberships on our behalf. When you complete a purchase through Vinoshipper's embedded platform, your transaction data (including name, shipping address, payment information, and age verification) is subject to Vinoshipper's own privacy policy in addition to ours. We encourage you to review Vinoshipper's privacy policy at vinoshipper.com.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill your wine orders and membership shipments

  • Verify that you meet the legal drinking age requirement (21+) in your state

  • Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and customer service communications

  • Send our newsletter, new release announcements, and event invitations (only if you have opted in)

  • Improve our website, products, and services

  • Comply with applicable laws, including alcohol compliance regulations

  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of transactions

3. Age Restriction

You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase wine through this Site. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21 in connection with wine purchases. If we discover that a purchase has been made by someone under 21, we will cancel the order and delete the associated information.

4. Sharing of Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Vinoshipper, to process wine orders, memberships, and state compliance requirements

  • Squarespace, to host and operate our website and newsletter platform

  • Shipping carriers (e.g., UPS, FedEx), to fulfill and deliver your orders

  • Payment processors, to handle billing securely

  • Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Squarespace, as our website platform, may set cookies for analytics and site functionality purposes. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly as a result.

6. Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we will send you newsletters, new release announcements, and member communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us at info@desforgesvineyards.com. We will process your request promptly.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information. Wine purchase and payment transactions are handled through Vinoshipper's secure platform. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.

9. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at info@desforgesvineyards.com.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Desforges Vineyards Email: info@desforgesvineyards.com Website: desforgesvineyards.com