Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
FWI Collective (“FWI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, www.fwicollective.com, or interact with our business.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and business information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, business name, and details submitted through our website forms.
We may also collect website usage information through cookies and analytics technologies, including browser type, device information, pages visited, and website interactions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with customers and business partners.
Evaluate potential winery and producer partnerships.
Manage wholesale customer relationships and business operations.
Provide information about our wines, services, and company.
Improve our website and customer experience.
Send business-related communications and marketing updates where permitted by law.
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Trade Account Registration
Our website provides links to Vinosmith, a third-party platform used for wholesale account registration and ordering.
Information submitted directly through Vinosmith is subject to its own privacy practices. FWI Collective may receive and use relevant account and ordering information to manage customer relationships, fulfill orders, and support wholesale operations.
4. Producer Partnership Inquiries
Prospective wineries and producers may submit partnership inquiries through forms hosted on our Squarespace website.
Information submitted through these forms is collected and processed using Squarespace and made available to FWI Collective for reviewing inquiries, evaluating potential partnerships, and communicating with prospective partners.
5. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with website hosting, communications, business administration, and wholesale operations, including Squarespace and Vinosmith.
We may also disclose information when required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights.
6. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve the browsing experience.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Certain website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill legitimate business purposes, maintain records, resolve disputes, and comply with applicable laws.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information we maintain.
To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
9. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites and services. FWI Collective is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage visitors to review their respective privacy policies.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults of legal drinking age and business professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, website functionality, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
FWI Collective
Website: www.fwicollective.com
Email: info@fwicollective.com
California, United States
