Privacy Policy for sapatel.com
Effective Date: July 2, 2025
At sapatel.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with us, or make purchases.
Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described below.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by S.A. Patel Vodka, a premium spirits company. This site is intended for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the legal drinking age.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, shipping/billing address
Account Information: Username, password, order history
Payment Information: Credit card details are securely processed via third-party payment providers and not stored on our servers
Device/Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring pages, time on site, clicks, device type
Marketing Preferences: Your subscription choices for newsletters or promotions
We collect data when you:
Visit our site
Make a purchase
Sign up for an account or email list
Contact customer service
Interact with our ads or social media
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
Process and ship orders
Verify your age and identity
Improve our website and user experience
Communicate with you about your account, orders, and updates
Send marketing communications (you may opt out at any time)
Comply with legal obligations (e.g. age verification, tax reporting)
Prevent fraud and ensure security
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your data with:
Trusted third parties who help us operate our website and services (e.g. payment processors, fulfillment centers, email platforms)
Legal authorities if required to comply with law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process
Marketing or analytics providers to better understand how users engage with our site and improve customer experience
All third parties are contractually required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Recognize repeat visitors
Track website usage
Personalize your experience
Show relevant ads via third-party platforms (like Google, Meta, etc.)
You can adjust cookie preferences in your browser settings.
6. Age Verification & Alcohol Compliance
This site is intended for adults 21+ only. We use age gates and reserve the right to cancel any orders if we cannot verify age. By using our website, you confirm you are of legal drinking age in your jurisdiction.
7. Your Rights
If You’re a U.S. Resident (CCPA/CPRA):
You have the right to:
Know what personal data we collect
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of data sharing for advertising (we do not sell data)
If You’re in the EU/UK (GDPR):
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update inaccurate data
Request deletion or restriction of processing
Object to marketing or profiling
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, email us at privacy@sapatel.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS, firewalls, and secure payment processing to protect your information. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law.
10. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13 (or under 21 for alcohol-related activities). If you believe a minor has submitted personal data, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may link to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, operational, or technology changes. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
S.A. Patel Vodka
Email: privacy@sapatel.com
Website: https://sapatel.com
