Effective Date: 1 January 2024

Last Updated: 1 April 2025

At DCBeerWeek.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information about you when you visit our website or interact with us online.

By using DCBeerWeek.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information (when voluntarily provided)

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Contact details submitted through forms or ticket purchases

b. Non-Personal Information (collected automatically)

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed and time spent on our site
  • Referral sources (how you arrived at our site)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries or messages
  • Send event updates, newsletters, or promotional emails (if you opt in)
  • Improve our website and content offerings
  • Process event registrations or ticket-related activities (when applicable)
  • Comply with legal requirements or respond to lawful requests

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and understand visitor behavior. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.


4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, email marketing, or event ticketing. These providers may collect or have access to limited personal data needed to perform their functions but are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Mailchimp (for newsletters)
  • Eventbrite or similar platforms (for event registration)

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party vendors only when necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or when required by law.


6. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure.


7. Your Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates to your information
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

To make a request, contact us at [email protected].


8. Children’s Privacy

DCBeerWeek.com is intended for users 21 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the legal drinking age.


9. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or terms of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any revisions.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://dcbeerweek.com