Last Updated: December 2024
FWGS Alerts ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website fwgsalerts.com and provides SMS alert services for Pennsylvania bourbon enthusiasts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
| Data Type | When Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Waitlist signup, purchase | Account communication, weekly digest |
| First name | Waitlist signup, purchase | Personalization |
| Phone number | Onboarding after purchase | SMS alerts |
| Date of birth | Onboarding after purchase | Age verification (21+ requirement) |
| Payment information | Purchase | Processed by Stripe (we don't store card details) |
| Data Type | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device/browser information | Cookies, Meta Pixel | Analytics, ad optimization |
| IP address | Server logs | Security, fraud prevention |
| Pages visited | Meta Pixel | Conversion tracking |
| Click-through data | Short URL redirects | Measure engagement |
We use your information to:
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box, you expressly consent to receive automated SMS alerts from FWGS Alerts.
We will never sell or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
We share information with the following service providers:
| Provider | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Email, name, payment method |
| Twilio | SMS delivery | Phone number, message content |
| MailerLite | Email marketing | Email, first name |
| Meta (Facebook) | Advertising, analytics | Hashed email, browsing behavior |
| Railway | Hosting | All data (encrypted at rest) |
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Active subscriber data | Duration of subscription |
| Canceled subscriber data | 1 year after cancellation |
| Free waitlist signups | 1 year after last engagement |
| Payment records | As required by law (typically 7 years) |
| Server logs | 90 days |
After the retention period, data is permanently deleted or anonymized.
You have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact support@fwgsalerts.com.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Our services are restricted to individuals 21 years of age or older (the legal drinking age in Pennsylvania). During registration, all users are required to enter their date of birth. We verify that the user is at least 21 years old before activating SMS alerts. Users who do not meet this age requirement cannot complete registration.
We retain date of birth information for compliance verification purposes. If we learn we have collected data from someone under 21, we will delete their account and personal information immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: support@fwgsalerts.com
Website: https://fwgsalerts.com