The Cask Trust – Pre-Launch Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 12 January 2026
Version: 1.0
1. Who We Are
We are The Cask Trust. Our website address is: www.thecasktrust.com.
2. The Information We Collect
* *Information You Provide:* When you join The Trust List, we collect your name, email address, and any optional details you provide (e.g., phone number, profile type, number of casks).
* *Automated Information:* We may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, primarily for security and analytics purposes.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
* To send you pre-launch updates, news, and exclusive insights about The Cask Trust.
* To analyse the interest in our future services and tailor our communications.
* To operate, protect, and improve our website and services.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Focus)
Our legal basis for processing your personal data is your *consent*, which you provide by voluntarily submitting the sign-up form. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not and will not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
*With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and sending emails (e.g., email marketing platforms, web hosts), under strict confidentiality agreements.
*If required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information for as long as you remain subscribed to The Trust List. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your data from our active marketing lists but may retain a minimal record (e.g., email address) on a suppression list to ensure we do not contact you again.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@thecasktrust.com.
8. International Transfers
Our operations are based in Hong Kong. By submitting your information, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in Hong Kong, which has data protection laws different from those in your country.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
10. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
The Cask Trust
Email: info@thecasktrust.com
Address: 5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
EH2 4AN
Phone number: +44 0131 510 5984