Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 21, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
vines.app uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website performance and functionality
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Ensure website security
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies that maintain your connection to the website
- Security cookies to prevent unauthorized access
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve our website and understand user behavior.
Examples:
- Analytics cookies that track page views and navigation patterns
- Cookies that measure website performance
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred state or search preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
Examples:
- Cookies that remember your location preferences
- Cookies that store search history for better results
3.4 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Mapping Services: Cookies from Geoapify or map providers for displaying winery locations
- Analytics Providers: Cookies from analytics services to understand website usage
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party services for information about their cookies.
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are used for essential website functionality.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years) or until you manually delete them. These are used for preferences and analytics.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only certain cookies
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Receive notifications when cookies are being used
How to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.2 Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example:
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some pages may load more slowly
- Certain interactive features may not work
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Please review this page periodically for the latest information.
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@vines.app
Website: vines.app