Privacy Policy
Effective date: May 21, 2025
1. Who We Are
AN Liquor Store (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website at https://www.anliquorstore.com. Our physical store is located at 1299 McCarter Highway, Suite #A, Newark, NJ.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact form submissions — name, email address, phone number (optional), and message content when you use our inquiry form.
- Newsletter sign-ups — email address when you subscribe to deal alerts.
- Age verification— we store a flag in your browser's local storage indicating you have confirmed you are 21 or older. We do not transmit your date of birth to our servers.
- Analytics data — if you accept cookies, we use Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized usage data (pages visited, interactions, device type). No personally identifiable information is sent to Google Analytics.
- Cookies and local storage — see our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your product inquiries and customer service requests.
- To send promotional deal alerts if you have opted in (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- To improve our website using aggregated, anonymized analytics.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations, including NJ ABC requirements.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Email service providers — to send transactional and promotional emails on our behalf (e.g., Resend). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for other purposes.
- Analytics providers — Google Analytics (only with your consent). Data is anonymized before transmission.
- Law enforcement — if required by a valid legal process or to protect our rights.
5. Your Rights (NJ & GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of your information (“right to be forgotten”).
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at anliquorstore@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Data Retention
Contact form submissions and newsletter emails are retained for up to 2 years or until you request deletion. Browser-stored data (age gate, cookie consent) persists until you clear your browser data.
7. Children's Privacy
This website is intended solely for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at anliquorstore@gmail.com or visit us at 1299 McCarter Highway, Suite #A, Newark, NJ.