Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 25, 2024

Welcome to Wine Country Dates!

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our site is used, and tailor our interactions and advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

How do we use cookies?

1. Essential Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They allow you to navigate our site and use our features, such as accessing secure areas of the website and using Wine Country Dates services.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you go to most often, and if you get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies you. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.

3. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

4. Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.

5. Social Media Cookies: These cookies are used to integrate our site with social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) which may subsequently use information about your visit to target advertising to you on other websites.=

Managing cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

  1. Google Chrome
  2. Mozilla Firefox
  3. Apple Safari
  4. Microsoft Internet Explorer

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@winecountrydates.com.

Respect Others

  1. Be Kind and Courteous: Treat all users with respect. Insults, bullying, harassment, or hate speech will not be tolerated. Respect others’ boundaries and consent.

  2. No Hate Speech or Bullying: Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn’t allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender, or identity will not be tolerated.

  3. Privacy and Safety: Keep personal and private information private. Do not share someone else’s personal information without their explicit permission.

Keep It Clean

  1. Appropriate Content: Content that is sexually explicit, promotes violence, or includes hate speech is strictly forbidden. Keep your interactions and your profile clean and appropriate for all audiences.

  2. No Spam: Spamming or solicitation of other users for any purpose is not allowed. This includes sending unsolicited promotional or advertising content.

Stay Honest

  1. Accurate Information: Be truthful in the information you provide in your profile and in your interactions. Do not misrepresent yourself or lie about your intentions.

  2. Single and Available: Wine Country Dates is a platform for singles seeking genuine connections. If you are in a relationship or not genuinely interested in forming a romantic connection, please respect the purpose of our community.

Engage Responsibly

Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older to use Wine Country Dates. We do not allow minors on our platform.

Report Violations: If you see something that violates our guidelines, please report it. We rely on our users to help us keep the community safe.

Zero Tolerance Policy

We operate a zero-tolerance policy for severe breaches, including but not limited to:

  • Sexual harassment and abuse

  • Violence and threats

  • Hate speech and discrimination

  • Stalking or severe harassment

  • Fraud or phishing

Upon the discovery of such violations, we will take immediate action which may include a permanent ban from Wine Country Dates and possible referral to law enforcement authorities.

Changes to Community Guidelines

We may revise these Community Guidelines from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website. Continued use of the platform after changes to the guidelines means that you accept and agree to the changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Community Guidelines, or if you need to report a violation, please contact us at info@winecountrydates.com.