Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 February 2026
Introduction
Whisky Goodness is a personal whisky collection and review website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
What Data We Collect
We collect minimal data. Specifically:
- Authentication cookies — If you are a site administrator, session cookies are set when you log in. These are strictly necessary for admin functionality and are not used for general visitors.
- Age verification — When you confirm your age on your first visit, a flag is saved in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device and is never sent to any server.
- Cookie info dismissal — When you dismiss the cookie information banner, a flag is saved in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device and is never sent to any server.
We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information from visitors.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication session | Keeps administrators logged in (admin only) | Strictly necessary |
We do not use any analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking cookies.
Analytics
We use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics to understand how the site performs. Our analytics tools do not use cookies, do not collect personal data, and do not track individual visitors. All data is aggregated and anonymous.
External Links
This site links to external services including Instagram and Google Forms (for newsletter signup). These third-party sites have their own privacy policies and we are not responsible for their data practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Local Storage
We use your browser's local storage (not cookies) for the following purposes:
- Age verification — Records that you have confirmed you are of legal drinking age. This stays in your browser and is never sent to any server.
- Cookie banner dismissal — Records that you have dismissed the cookie information banner. This stays in your browser and is never sent to any server.
You can clear these at any time through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restrict processing — Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Data portability — Request your data in a portable format.
- Object — Object to our processing of your personal data.
Since we collect virtually no personal data from visitors, these rights are unlikely to be relevant in practice. However, if you have any concerns, please contact us.
Data Retention
Admin authentication sessions expire automatically. Local storage data persists in your browser until you clear it. We do not store any other personal data from visitors.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@whiskygoodness.com.