Privacy Policy

Who we are

Spirits of PA is a grant-funded initiative administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Distilled Spirits Industry Promotion Board and managed by Bull Moose Marketing on the Board’s behalf.

Because this initiative is funded and administered through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, some information submitted to or collected by the Site may be considered a public record subject to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.) and other applicable laws.

Information we collect

Information you provide to us

• Newsletter / mailing list sign-up: your name and email address, so we can send you updates about the initiative.
• Contact form: your name, organization (optional), email address, the reason for your inquiry, and the contents of your message.

You do not have to provide this information to browse the Site, but you will need to provide it to subscribe to our newsletter or to contact us through the form.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device information, the pages you view, the date and time of your visit, and the website you came from. We use this information to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve it.

Cookies and analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us measure and analyze Site traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the pages you visit and how you interact with the Site, and reports this information to us in aggregate. This data helps us improve the content and performance of the Site.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data at https://policies.google.com/privacy. To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Most web browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.

How we use your information

• To respond to your questions, comments, and requests submitted through our contact form.
• To send you newsletters and updates about the initiative, where you have signed up to receive them.
• To operate, maintain, analyze, and improve the Site.
• To comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests, including under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law.

How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: with vendors who help us operate the Site and the initiative, such as our website host, email/newsletter platform, and analytics provider, who may only use the information to provide services to us.
• The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and its Distilled Spirits Industry Promotion Board as administrators of this initiative.
• Legal and public-records requirements: when required by law, including in response to a valid request under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, a subpoena, or other legal process.

Links to other websites

The Site links to third-party websites, including distillery websites and our social media pages on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

Data retention

We keep the information you provide for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to operate the initiative, and to comply with our legal and recordkeeping obligations. You can ask us to remove you from our mailing list at any time (see “Your choices” below).

PA Bartender disclaimers

• Age verification. You must be at least 21 years of age to use this tool. By entering, you certify that you are of legal drinking age in your state or country of residence. 
• RAMP Guidance – The PA bartender utilizes AI and has been trained to follow Pennsylvania’s Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) guidelines to maximize safety and reinforce consistent standards regarding the serving of alcohol in the Commonwealth.
• Not a substitute for professional advice. This tool provides general information about cocktails and Pennsylvania craft spirits for entertainment and informational purposes. It is not a substitute for medical, nutritional, or legal advice. Do not rely on this tool if you have questions about alcohol consumption and your health, medications, or personal circumstances.
• Responsible consumption. Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive. If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol use, contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or visit findtreatment.gov.
• Not affiliated with individual distilleries. This is not an e-commerce tool. Distilleries, brands, and products referenced by this tool are the property of their respective owners and are included in the directory to promote Pennsylvania’s craft spirits industry. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of the tool by any listed distillery, nor does it imply any partnership beyond directory listing.
• Product information disclaimer. Product availability, distillery hours, tasting room policies, and other operational details change frequently. Always confirm directly with the distillery before visiting.
• Recipe and pairing guidance. Cocktail recipes and spirit recommendations reflect general bartending practice and are provided for personal enjoyment. Individual results and preferences vary. Use good judgment.
• No personal data collected. This tool does not collect, store, or share personally identifying information. We aggregate anonymized patterns of conversation topics to improve the tool and to understand consumer interest in Pennsylvania craft spirits. See our Privacy Notice for details.
• Trademarks. Iron City, Meadville Rye, Dad’s Hat, and other distillery and product names are trademarks of their respective owners.

Privacy notice

We built the Spirits of PA Bartender to be private by design. It does not ask for your name, email, phone number, address, or any identifying information. It does not use tracking cookies beyond what is necessary for the tool to function on this website.

The bartender does capture, in aggregate and without any link to individual users, what people ask about. Which cocktails come up. Which regions of Pennsylvania users are curious about. Which distilleries and brands generate interest. This aggregate signal helps us improve the tool and helps the Spirits of PA initiative understand what consumers want to know about Pennsylvania craft spirits.
If you contact us through the website, we will handle any information you provide according to our full privacy policy.

Intended audience and responsible enjoyment

This Site contains information about distilleries and distilled spirits and is intended for adults of legal drinking age (21 or older) in the United States. We do not sell alcohol through this Site. Spirits of PA encourages the responsible enjoyment of distilled spirits.

Children’s privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Your choices

• Newsletter: you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email, or by contacting us.
• Analytics: you can opt out of Google Analytics using the tools described above and manage cookies through your browser settings.
• Access and correction: you may contact us to ask about, update, or request deletion of the personal information you have provided to us, subject to applicable law and our recordkeeping obligations as a Commonwealth-administered initiative.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at info@spiritsofpa.com or through the contact form on this Site.