Privacy Policy - Maryland Brewery Directory

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

MarylandBrewery.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Contact information (name, email address) when you use our contact form
  • Brewery information when you submit a brewery for listing
  • Reviews and comments you post on our site
  • Newsletter subscription information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information and operating system

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services
  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Analyze website usage and trends
  • Prevent fraud and ensure website security

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information, including:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Hosting Services: To host and operate our website

These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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