Privacy & Responsible Consumption Policy

Last updated: 03 June 2026

Privacy

The Whisky Warrant respects your privacy and is committed to complying with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

Personal Information We Collect

Personal information is only collected when you voluntarily provide it, such as when submitting a contact form or sending an email. This may include your name and email address. No sensitive personal information is intentionally collected.

How Personal Information Is Used

Any personal information provided is used solely to:

  • Respond to enquiries or correspondence

  • Improve the content, structure, and experience of this website

Personal information is not used for marketing purposes unless you have explicitly opted in.

Website Platform & Analytics

This website is hosted on Squarespace. Squarespace may collect certain technical information automatically (such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited) for website functionality, security, and analytics. This information is handled in accordance with Squarespace’s own privacy practices.

The Whisky Warrant only accesses aggregated, anonymous analytics and does not personally identify individual users.

Disclosure of Personal Information

Personal information is not sold, traded, or shared with third parties, except:

  • Where required by law, or

  • Where necessary for the operation of the website through Squarespace’s services

Storage and Security

Reasonable steps are taken to protect personal information from misuse, loss, or unauthorised access. Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

Access and Correction

You may request access to, or correction of, any personal information held by this website by making contact through the site.

Responsible Consumption

The Whisky Warrant is an educational and editorial project focused on understanding whisky as a craft, culture, and product.

This website:

  • Is intended for readers 18 years of age or older

  • Does not encourage excessive or irresponsible consumption

  • Does not promote drinking to intoxication

Readers are encouraged to enjoy whisky responsibly, in moderation, and in accordance with local laws.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on this website.