Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st May 2025

This Privacy Policy outlines how Aquitas Beverage Company Pty Ltd (trading as McHenry Distillery) ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you interact with our website or communicate with us online.

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is knowingly and voluntarily submitted by you. This may include:

Full Name

Email address

Phone number

Billing or delivery address

Date of birth (to confirm legal drinking age)

Purchase or enquiry details

Feedback or communications you provide

IP address, device, and browser information (via cookies and analytics tools)

We may also collect additional information when you:

Make a purchase through our online store

Subscribe to our newsletter

Contact us via forms, email, or social media

Participate in competitions, surveys, or promotions

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used solely for the purposes for which it was collected, or for reasonably related secondary purposes, including:

Processing and fulfilling orders

Responding to enquiries and customer service requests

Sending marketing updates, newsletters, or offers (if you have opted in)

Improving the functionality and performance of our website

Monitoring website usage trends and user behaviour via analytics tools

Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience, personalise content, and analyse web traffic. Cookies may collect anonymous technical data such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and duration of session.

You can control cookie settings in your browser at any time, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Data Security

We take all reasonable steps to ensure your personal information is secure and protected from unauthorised access, disclosure, misuse, or alteration. This includes using secure servers, encrypted payment systems, and access controls.

However, no online transmission can be guaranteed as fully secure. You provide information at your own risk.

5. Third Party Websites & Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. These sites are not under our control, and we are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or terms. We recommend you review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

6. Accessing or Updating Your Information

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask for corrections to be made. Requests can be made by contacting us at the email address below.

We may need to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

7. Age Restrictions

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please do not use our website or submit personal information.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business or legal requirements. The updated version will be published on this page with the new effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about our privacy practices, please get in touch:

Email: contact@mchenrydistillery.com.au
229 Radnor Road, Port Arthur, TAS 7182
Australia

We will respond to your enquiry promptly and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).