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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2025-10-01
Version: v1.0
Applies To: Sips & Bars (operated by Archive & Ember LLC)
Last Reviewed: 2025-09-08

Archive & Ember LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit the Sips & Bars website or use our services.

1. Who We Are

This site is operated by Archive & Ember LLC.

Mailing Address:
Sips & Bars c/o Archive & Ember
415 Boston Post Rd Ste 3-601
Milford, CT 06460
United States

Privacy Contact Email: privacy@archiveandember.com

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, and login credentials (if creating an account)
  • Subscription or payment information for paid content or memberships
  • Analytics data (such as IP address, browser type, pages visited)

This data is collected via:

  • Form submissions
  • Account creation or subscription purchases
  • Email list sign-ups
  • Analytics platforms like Google Analytics
  • Third-party platforms such as Ghost, Stripe, and ConvertKit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage your access to content and subscriptions
  • Process payments and send transactional emails
  • Confirm that visitors meet the legal drinking age requirement (21+)
  • Monitor traffic and performance using analytics
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Monitor site performance and traffic analytics
  • Enable session-based access (for subscriptions or logins)

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

If users from the EU, UK, or other jurisdictions requiring consent access the site in the future, a compliant cookie banner and consent management tool will be implemented.

5. Email Marketing & Communication

If you opt into our mailing list:

  • You may receive updates, offers, and related emails
  • You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email

We may use ConvertKit to manage email communications. We do not share or sell your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Age Restrictions

This site is intended only for individuals 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 21. If you are under 21, please do not use this site.

7. Data Sharing & Storage

We do not sell your personal data. We may share necessary data with:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
  • Hosting and analytics services (e.g., Ghost, Google)
  • Email service providers (e.g., ConvertKit)
  • Legal authorities, if required by law

We may also disclose affiliate link usage as required for compliance with FTC guidelines. All third-party vendors are expected to comply with industry-standard data protection regulations.

8. Data Retention

  • Subscription and payment records are retained for at least 7 years to comply with tax and accounting requirements.
  • Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Analytics data may be retained for shorter operational periods.

9. Your Rights

Our business is based in Connecticut, USA. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights under local laws, such as the right to access or delete personal information.

To exercise any rights available to you, contact us at privacy@archiveandember.com.

10. Security & Liability

We use SSL encryption on our website and rely on third-party providers (Ghost, Stripe, ConvertKit) that follow industry-standard security practices.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law.

Archive & Ember LLC disclaims liability for direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Liability, if established, is capped at the total fees paid in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Our site may include links to external sites or affiliate content.

At present, Sips & Bars does not maintain active affiliate partnerships. If affiliate links are added in the future, they will be disclosed both here and directly alongside relevant links, in compliance with FTC guidelines.

We are not responsible for the content or data practices of external sites.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

13. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and the use of this site are governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, USA.

The site is accessible to international visitors; however, by using it you agree that any disputes must be resolved exclusively under U.S. and Connecticut law, in the state or federal courts located in New Haven County, Connecticut.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, email us at privacy@archiveandember.com.