Effective Date: August 1, 2026

True Crime & Wine ("we," "us," or "our") operates truecrimeandwine.co (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site, listen to our podcast, or interact with our content.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly, such as when you:

• Leave a comment or submit a contact form

• Enter a giveaway, poll, or interactive feature

This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

Information collected automatically, including:

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring URLs

• General location (city/region level, derived from IP address)

Information from cookies and tracking technologies:

• We use cookies and similar technologies (via our website platform, Squarespace) to operate the Site and understand how visitors use it.

• We use the Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel), which collects data about your visit — such as pages viewed and actions taken — to help us understand ad performance and show relevant ads to visitors on Facebook and Instagram. Meta may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content

• Understand audience engagement and improve our episodes and posts

• Run and measure the performance of social media advertising

• Respond to comments, questions, or inquiries

• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., Squarespace)

• Meta (Facebook/Instagram), via the Meta Pixel, for advertising and analytics purposes

• Law enforcement or legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights

4. Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to:

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze site traffic and usage patterns

• Support advertising and retargeting through Meta

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Site and podcast episodes may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., wine retailers, sponsors, social platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal information

• Opt out of certain tracking/advertising (via your browser or ad platform settings, such as Meta's Ad Preferences)

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our podcast content discusses true crime topics and is intended for a mature/general adult audience.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email:truecrime@cassarowines.comWebsite: truecrimeandwine.co