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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Alco Guru ("we", "us", "the site") respects your privacy. This page explains what we collect and why.

What we collect

• Age verification cookie. We store a single cookie (alco_age_ok) for 30 days to remember that you confirmed you are of legal drinking age. This cookie contains no personal data.
• Local browser storage. Saved recipes, tasting journal entries, and wishlist items are stored in your browser's localStorage. They never leave your device and we cannot see them.
• Server logs. Our hosting provider records standard access logs (IP address, user agent, timestamp) for security and troubleshooting. Logs are rotated regularly.
• Analytics. If enabled, we use privacy-friendly analytics that do not track you across sites and do not sell your data.

What we do not collect

• We do not sell your data.
• We do not require an account to use the site.
• We do not track you across other websites.

Third parties

• Google Fonts serves the typography you see. Their privacy policy applies to that request.
• Affiliate links. Some outbound links may be affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you buy something. This never affects what we write.
• AI chat. Messages sent to the Garry chat may be processed by a third-party AI provider to generate responses. Do not share personal information in the chat.

Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal data we hold. To exercise these rights, contact us. Since we barely collect anything, this is usually a short conversation.

Children

This site is not intended for anyone under the legal drinking age in their jurisdiction. We block access via age verification.

Changes

We may update this policy. The date at the top will change.

Contact

Questions? Ask Garry in the chat. Or email us.