Privacy Policy for CocktailsCompass.com

Effective Date: 01-01-2025

Hi! I’m Sebastian, the creator of CocktailsCompass. I respect your privacy and want to be transparent about the personal information you share on this website.

1. What I Collect

When you use CocktailsCompass, I may collect:

  • Account Information: First name, last name (optional), and email address when you create an account to save recipes, rate them, or make notes.

  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you sign up for the newsletter.

  • Usage Data: Non-identifiable information about how you use the site (pages visited, time spent, browser/device info) via Google Analytics.

2. How I Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Provide and manage your account features.

  • Send newsletters if you subscribed, via MailerSend.

  • Understand and improve the website through Google Analytics.

I do not sell or share your personal data with anyone else.

3. Legal Basis

Under GDPR, I process your data based on:

  • Consent: When you sign up for an account or newsletter.

  • Legitimate Interest: To improve the website and its features.

4. Data Retention

  • Account and newsletter data are kept until you delete your account or unsubscribe.

  • Analytics data is anonymized and used for statistics.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your data.

  • Correct or update it.

  • Delete your account and personal information.

  • Restrict or object to processing.

To exercise any of these rights, email me at [insert email].

6. Cookies & Tracking

I use cookies and Google Analytics to improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences via your browser or the cookie banner.

7. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no system is 100% secure online.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about your data or this policy:

Email: cheers@cocktailscompass.com

Cocktail Difficulty Levels

We’ve added a difficulty rating to every cocktail so you’ll know what to expect before you start mixing. It’s not about being “hard” or “easy” in the strict sense—it’s about how much preparation, skill, and hunting for ingredients you’ll need.

  • Beginner – Quick builds or simple shakes with common ingredients you’ll likely already have at home. Perfect for beginners or a casual evening.

  • Intermediate – A bit more technique (stirring, shaking, muddling, layering) and a few extra ingredients. You might need to buy one or two bottles or garnishes you don’t already stock.

  • Advanced – Multiple steps, specialty techniques (infusions, syrups, foams), or rare ingredients. These drinks take more effort and planning, but reward you with something truly impressive.

The rating is based on things like the number of ingredients, how rare they are, and the skills needed to bring the cocktail together.

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My Bar, saved forever
Without an account, your ingredients are only stored in cookies and can disappear. With an account, your bar is saved securely – so you can always see which recipes you can craft (or almost craft) based on what you have at home.

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