Last updated: December 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how WineGuide101.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve user experience, and provide insight into how the site is used.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website works as expected
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Understand how visitors interact with the site
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Improve content, performance, and usability
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Measure traffic and engagement
We do not use cookies to identify you personally without your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as page navigation or form submissions.
b) Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand:
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How visitors find the site
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Which pages are most popular
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How users move around the website
We use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose. All data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
d) Marketing & Third-Party Cookies
From time to time, cookies may be set by trusted third parties when:
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Viewing embedded content (e.g. social media posts)
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Clicking affiliate or campaign links
These third parties may collect data in line with their own privacy policies.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit WineGuide101.com, you’ll be given the option to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your preferences
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We don’t control third-party cookies. If you interact with third-party services via our site, their cookies and privacy policies apply.
Examples may include:
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Google Analytics
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Social media platforms
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Affiliate tracking services
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or how we use cookies. The latest version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://wineguide101.com