COOKIE POLICY

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2/19/2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about site usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us analyze traffic and improve performance.

Analytics cookies are only activated after user consent where required under the ePrivacy Directive and applicable data protection laws.

3. Managing Cookies

You may:

  • Accept or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner

  • Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies

  • Withdraw consent at any time

Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

4. Contact

For questions regarding our use of cookies, use our contact form.

PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/19/2026

1. Who We Are

HighNote Wines 

To contact us via email please use our contact form.

We are a U.S.-based international wine importing consultancy providing advisory services to producers, distributors, and trade professionals.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Company name

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • IP address

  • Website usage data (via Google Analytics)

If you engage our services, we may also collect information necessary to perform consulting services or fulfill contractual obligations.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide consulting services

  • Communicate regarding projects or contracts

  • Send newsletters or updates (only with consent)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Visitors)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your data under the following legal bases pursuant to the General Data Protection Regulation:

  • Consent (e.g., email marketing signups)

  • Contractual necessity (if you engage our services)

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., responding to inquiries, improving website functionality)

You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our website and analyze traffic. Analytics tools (including Google Analytics) are only activated after user consent where required.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party service providers, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis)

  • Email marketing provider (e.g., Mailchimp, Flodesk, etc.)

These providers may process data on our behalf. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise any rights, contact us at: admin@highnotewines.com

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please use our contact form.