Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

United Bodegas of America, Inc. (“UBA,” “we,” “us,” or “our organization”), headquartered in New York City, is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. www.unitedbodegasofamerica.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, protect and share the personal information you provide to us or that we automatically collect when you access or use our Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to its provisions, we recommend that you do not use the Site.

2. Information we collect

We collect information in two ways:

a) Information provided voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly through forms on the Site, such as:

  • First name, last name and contact information (e-mail, telephone).

  • Affiliation or membership information.

  • Donation or contribution data (not including sensitive financial information such as card numbers, which are processed by secure third-party vendors).

  • Messages or inquiries sent via contact forms or e-mail.

b) Automatically collected information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information through cookies and similar technologies, such as:

  • IP address.

  • Browser type and operating system.

  • Pages visited and time spent.

  • Date and time of access.

This information is used for statistical purposes and to improve the functionality and security of the Site.

3. Use of information

The information collected is used for:

  • Manage communication with our members, affiliates and visitors.

  • Process membership or contact requests.

  • Disseminate news, campaigns and updates on UBA activities.

  • Improve the content and user experience on the Site.

  • Comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

UBA does not sell, rent or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Sharing of information with third parties

We may share your information only in the following cases:

  • Service providers: companies that assist us with the operation of the Site (e.g., web hosting, e-mail, database management), under confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal requirements: when necessary to comply with a court order, legal requirement or governmental authority.

  • Protection of rights: to protect the rights, safety or property of UBA, our members or the public.

5. Information security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage system over the Internet can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. User’s rights

In accordance with applicable privacy laws (including the laws of the State of New York and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR – for users in the European Union), you have the right to:

  • Access personal information we maintain about you.

  • Request the correction or deletion of such information.

  • Withdraw your consent to the processing of your data.

  • Request not to receive informational or promotional communications.

You can exercise these rights by writing to:
📧 info@unitedbodegasofamerica.net

8. Links to external sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. UBA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of each site you visit.

9. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to notify you when cookies are sent, although some features of the Site may be limited.

10. Privacy of minors

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe that a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us to delete such information.

11. Changes to this Policy

UBA reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Modifications will become effective upon posting on the Site, indicating the date of last update.

12. Contact

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, you may contact us at:

United Bodegas of America, Inc.
📍 New York, NY, United States
📧 info@unitedbodegasofamerica.net
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