Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Our Commitment to Privacy

Grand Wine is a private merchant and advisory house serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional collectors. Privacy is not a compliance obligation for us—it is a core operating principle.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your personal information. Our practices reflect the standards expected by our clientele: absolute discretion, secure data handling, and zero tolerance for unauthorized disclosure.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

When you inquire about our services or engage us as a client, we collect:

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

3. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information from:

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to provide wine advisory and acquisition services:

Client Advisory Services

  • Providing personalized wine acquisition recommendations
  • Sourcing specific allocations and rarities
  • Managing portfolio valuations and holdings
  • Coordinating storage, insurance, and logistics

Transaction Processing

  • Executing wine acquisitions and sales
  • Processing payments and issuing invoices
  • Arranging international shipping and customs clearance
  • Documenting provenance and ownership transfers

Communication

  • Responding to inquiries and providing consultation
  • Sending market updates and allocation opportunities (opt-in only)
  • Providing account statements and portfolio reports
  • Notifying of drinking windows and collection management

Legal & Compliance

  • Meeting regulatory requirements for wine trading
  • Verifying client identity and source of funds (anti-money laundering)
  • Maintaining transaction records as required by law
  • Responding to lawful requests from authorities

Information Sharing & Disclosure

We Do Not Sell or Rent Your Information

Grand Wine does not sell, rent, or trade client information to third parties for marketing purposes. Ever. Under any circumstances.

Limited Third-Party Sharing

We share information only when necessary to provide services you have requested:

All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and instructed to use information solely for the specified purpose.

Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

Technical Security

  • Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Multi-factor authentication for system access
  • Encrypted backups and data storage

Organizational Security

  • Limited employee access (need-to-know basis)
  • Confidentiality agreements for all staff
  • Regular security training and awareness
  • Secure document disposal procedures
  • Incident response protocols

While we implement industry-leading security measures, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure. We maintain insurance and incident response procedures to address any potential security events.

Your Rights & Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access & Correction

You may request access to your personal information and correction of any inaccuracies. Contact Dr. Von Draxler to review or update your records.

Data Portability

You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format. We will provide this within 30 days of your request.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. We will continue to send service-related communications (transaction confirmations, portfolio updates) as necessary.

Account Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data. Note that we may be required to retain certain transaction records for legal and regulatory compliance (typically 7-10 years).

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability, restriction of processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

International Data Transfers

Grand Wine operates internationally with offices in London, Dubai, Bratislava, and Seattle. Your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions where we operate.

We ensure adequate protection through:

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Grand Wine uses minimal cookies and tracking technologies:

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality (e.g., maintaining your session, remembering form inputs). These cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We use basic analytics to understand website usage and improve user experience. These cookies are anonymized and do not track personal information. You may disable these in your browser settings.

No Advertising or Third-Party Tracking

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party marketing technologies. Grand Wine does not participate in behavioral advertising networks.

Children's Privacy

Grand Wine's services are intended for adults only. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify clients of material changes via email and post the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Continued use of our services after policy changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Contact Us Regarding Privacy

For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your data rights, or to discuss privacy concerns, please contact:

Privacy Inquiries

Dr. Ivan Von Draxler, PhD
Sales Director & Data Controller

We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days.