SipSeek

1. Overview

SipSeek ("we", "our", or "us") operates sipseek.com, an AI-powered alcohol discovery platform. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using SipSeek, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not access or use the service.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Search queries and preferences you enter
Feedback, ratings, or comments you submit
Email address if you contact us

Information collected automatically:

Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages
Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
Device information: device type, operating system, unique device identifiers

Information we do not collect:

We do not require account registration for basic use
We do not collect payment information (purchases are completed on third-party retailer sites)
We do not collect your precise location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, operate, and improve the SipSeek service
Personalize search results and recommendations
Understand how users interact with our platform
Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Comply with legal obligations
Communicate with you in response to inquiries

Legal basis (GDPR): We process your data based on legitimate interests (operating the service), compliance with legal obligations, and where applicable, your consent.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business (e.g., hosting, analytics, AI services). These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.

Affiliate partners: When you click a retailer link, you are redirected to that retailer's website. Their privacy policies govern data collected after you leave SipSeek.

Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SipSeek or others.

Business transfers: If SipSeek is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your age verification status (age_verified cookie, 1-year expiry)
Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
Improve your experience

Types of cookies we use:

Essential: Required for core functionality (age gate, session management)
Analytics: Help us understand how visitors interact with SipSeek (e.g., Vercel Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Data Retention

We retain log data and analytics information for up to 12 months. Age verification cookies expire after 1 year. We will delete or anonymize your information upon request, subject to legal retention requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

All users:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data

GDPR (EU/EEA residents):

Right to data portability
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

CCPA (California residents):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to delete personal information
Right to opt out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@sipseek.com.

8. Do Not Sell My Personal Information

SipSeek does not sell personal information to third parties as defined under the CCPA. We do not have a "sale" of personal information to opt out of. If this changes, we will update this policy and provide a clear opt-out mechanism.

9. Children's Privacy

SipSeek is intended for adults of legal drinking age only (18+ or 21+ depending on your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If we discover we have collected information from a minor, we will promptly delete it. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. International Transfers

SipSeek is operated from South Korea and uses service providers in the United States (Vercel, Supabase, Anthropic). If you are located in the EU/EEA, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your country. We rely on standard contractual clauses and other legally approved mechanisms for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of SipSeek after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

Email: privacy@sipseek.com Website: sipseek.com