Effective Date: March 7, 2026
Cigar Wine and Spirits, Inc. (“Enthusiast Report,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Enthusiast Report website, mobile applications, and any related digital services, content, or communications operated by Cigar Wine and Spirits, Inc.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Collection Summary
To provide transparency, the following summarizes the categories of information we may collect.
Information You Provide
- First and last name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- City, state, and country
- Account credentials
- Subscription information
- Customer support communications
- User preferences or interests
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Device identifiers
- Device type and operating system
- App usage data
- Interaction with content
- Search queries
- Crash reports and diagnostic data
- Referring URLs
Information Used for Personalization
We may use location information, content engagement, interests selected during onboarding, and search behavior to personalize editorial content, events, and recommendations.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when using our services.
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Date of birth
- City, state, or country
- Account login credentials
- Subscription details
- Payment information when purchasing products or services
Date of birth may be collected for age verification purposes.
2. Age Restriction
Enthusiast Report content includes editorial coverage related to cigars, spirits, and alcohol culture.
Our services are intended only for individuals aged 21 or older.
Users may be asked to provide their date of birth during account registration to verify eligibility. Accounts belonging to individuals under the age of 21 may be removed.
3. Information Collected Automatically
When using our website or mobile applications, certain information may be collected automatically.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Device type
- Device identifiers
- App usage data
- Diagnostic logs
- Referring URLs
This information helps us maintain and improve the functionality of our services.
4. Mobile Device Information
When using our mobile applications, we may collect information about your device, including:
- Device model
- Operating system
- App version
- Device identifiers
- Performance data
- Crash reports
This information helps us improve the stability and performance of the app.
5. App Usage & Analytics
We may collect information about how users interact with our services.
Examples include:
- Articles viewed
- Time spent reading content
- Search queries
- Feature usage
- Onboarding completion
- Navigation behavior
- Engagement with events or podcasts
This information helps us improve our services and deliver more relevant content.
6. Location Information
If you provide location information, we may use it to personalize your experience.
This may include recommending:
- Local events
- Regionally relevant editorial content
- Location-based recommendations
Location information may include city, state, or region.
We do not collect precise GPS location unless explicitly enabled.
7. Push Notifications
With your consent, we may send push notifications through our mobile applications.
These notifications may include:
- New editorial content
- Event announcements
- Podcast releases
- Promotions or product updates
You may disable push notifications at any time through your device settings.
8. Email Communications
We may send email communications related to:
- Newsletters
- Editorial content
- Promotions
- Event announcements
- Account updates
Email engagement data such as opens and clicks may be tracked to improve communication effectiveness.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in the email.
9. Search Functionality
If you use search features within our services, we may collect search queries to improve search functionality and content discovery.
10. Purchases and Payments
If you purchase subscriptions or products through our services, payments may be processed by third-party payment processors.
Payments made through mobile applications may be handled by:
- Apple App Store
- Google Play
- Other payment service providers
We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
11. Third-Party Service Providers
We may work with trusted third-party service providers to help operate our services.
These providers may assist with:
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Event ticketing
- Payment processing
- Hosting and infrastructure
- Marketing campaigns
- Customer support
These providers are required to protect your information and may only use it to provide services on our behalf.
12. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
However, we may share information:
- With service providers that help operate our services
- When required by law
- To protect the safety and rights of users
- During corporate transactions such as mergers or acquisitions
13. Advertising and Tracking Disclosure
We may use analytics or marketing tools to understand how users interact with our services and improve our offerings.
These technologies may collect information such as:
- Device identifiers
- Usage activity
- Interactions with content
- Marketing campaign engagement
Users may opt out of marketing communications using unsubscribe links or device settings.
14. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve functionality
- Support analytics
Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.
15. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
These safeguards may include:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Restricted access controls
However, no system can guarantee complete security.
16. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain accounts
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
17. Your Privacy Rights (California Residents)
California residents may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
These rights may include:
- The right to access personal information
- The right to request deletion of personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate data
- The right to request disclosure of how information is used
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
18. GDPR Privacy Rights
Users located in the European Economic Area or other regions with data protection laws may have rights including:
- Access to personal data
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of personal data
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
19. Account Deletion
Users may request deletion of their account and personal data.
Where available, account deletion may also be performed directly within the mobile application settings.
We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.
20. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our services may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
21. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” signals.
There is currently no industry standard for responding to these signals, and Enthusiast Report does not respond to them at this time.
Users may still manage tracking technologies through browser settings.
22. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
If significant changes occur, we may notify users by:
- Posting a notice on the website
- Updating the mobile application
- Sending an email notification
Your continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
23. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Cigar Wine and Spirits, Inc.
72 Argonaut Ste. 130
Aliso Viejo, California 92656
Email:
info@enthusiastreport.com
