Privacy Statement

The following outlines the Internet Privacy Policy adopted by the Virginia Beer Distribution Company (VBDC) for its websites. It explains our current Internet privacy practices and may be updated at any time without prior notice. Please note that this policy is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contractual promise.

Disclaimer

Neither VBDC nor any VBDC employee makes claims, promises, or guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, adequacy, or timeliness of the information published on VBDC websites. VBDC expressly disclaims all liability, whether direct or indirect, for any loss or damage arising from the use of, reference to, or reliance on any information presented on VBDC websites.

VBDC makes no warranty, representation, or undertaking of any kind, whether expressed or implied, regarding the content of VBDC websites or its links to other websites. The VBDC websites contain links to various other websites whose privacy practices we do not control. If you have questions or concerns about a website VBDC links to, please review the privacy and security information for that site.

Reference to any product, process, or service, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name on VBDC websites or sites linked from VBDC websites, does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by VBDC. The information and statements contained on VBDC websites shall not be used for advertising purposes, nor to imply endorsement or recommendation by VBDC or the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Linking Policy

VBDC websites contain links to other public or private websites whose content and privacy practices are beyond our control. These links are provided as a service to our visitors. VBDC does not endorse the messages or content of these linked websites and is not responsible for the information presented by these organizations.

VBDC determines which external websites are linked to and reserves the right to remove or replace any external links at its sole discretion, at any time, and without notice.

Use of Cookies

VBDC uses "cookies" to provide users with tailored information. A "cookie" is a small piece of data that a website sends to a user's browser, which may then store it on the user's hard drive or memory. VBDC uses cookies to enhance the user experience on our site. Any cookies sent by VBDC will be marked so that they are accessible only by VBDC websites. Users may block or delete these cookies from their hard drive. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of the site.

The VBDC websites may share anonymous tracking information with third parties to improve VBDC's services.

VBDC protects our records in accordance with our obligations as defined by applicable Virginia statutes, including, but not limited to, the "Government Data Collection and Dissemination Practices Act," the "Freedom of Information Act" and by any applicable U.S. federal laws. VBDC's Freedom of Information Act policy is located at VBDC Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Information Collected and How It Is Used

VBDC endeavors to collect only the minimum amount of information needed to provide services. If you do nothing during your visit to VBDC websites but browse or download information, we automatically collect and store the following information about your visit:

The internet domain and IP address from which you accessed our site;
The type of browser and operating system you used;
The date and time you visited this site;
The pages visited; and
If you linked from another website, the address of that website.

This information is strictly used for statistical reporting purposes.

Collecting a minimal amount of personal information is necessary for VBDC to deliver any requested services. We only collect, retain, and use personal information where it is essential (and allowed by law) to administer our business and provide the products, services, and other opportunities requested by our customers. This policy excludes text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; such information will not be shared with any third parties.

Restrictions on the Disclosure of Customer Information

VBDC does not sell or rent our online customer information to any outside company or organization. We do not reveal specific information or other personally identifiable data to unaffiliated third parties for their independent use, except if required to do so by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act or other law, or expressly permitted by the user for the purpose of transacting business through our websites.

Protection of Information via Established Security Procedures

VBDC maintains security standards and procedures regarding unauthorized access to customer information to prevent unauthorized removal or alteration of data.

Website Security

VBDC maintains security standards and procedures regarding unauthorized access to ensure that this service remains available to all users, and to prevent unauthorized attempts to upload or change information, or otherwise cause damage. Information on individuals causing damage to the web page will be traced and released to the appropriate legal bodies (such as the Virginia State Police) to investigate suspected or alleged criminal activity.

Social Media User Agreement

The following terms and conditions constitute the Virginia Beer Distribution Company (VBDC) Social Media User Agreement. This agreement governs the use of our social media sites. Please read this agreement carefully. If you use any part of VBDCs' social media sites, you agree to comply with this agreement. The terms and conditions of this agreement may be modified at any time.

Comments

Comments submitted by the public to our social media sites are reviewed by VBDC staff and may be hidden or deleted if the comments violate this agreement. Comments should be related to the specific topic as it appears in the organization’s social media page or post. You are subject to the Terms of Service of the host site which is a third-party entity separate from our organization. Consequently, any information (photos, videos, etc.) you share with or post to our official organization sites is also subject to the terms of service of the host site whose owners may use the information you share for their own purposes.

VBDCs' social media accounts are not intended to accept and display comments promoting or opposing any person campaigning for election to political office, or to promote or advertise a business or commercial transaction, product or service.

The use of obscene, threatening or harassing language is prohibited. The cordial expression of opposing points of view is permissible. However, personal attacks against an individual for any reason are prohibited, including attacks or offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial, age, or religious group, gender, sexual orientation or disability status. Comments advocating illegal activity or posting of material that violates copyrights or trademarks of others are prohibited.

Editing and Deletions

VBDC reserves the right to review, edit, move, or delete any information or material submitted to our social media sites. VBDC reserves the right to block and ban visitors who violate the terms and conditions of this agreement. The following materials or information shall not be submitted to VBDCs' social media sites and are subject to review, editing, moving, or deletion as stated above:

Obscene or threatening language or hate speech based on race, gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.
Abusive, defamatory, or sexually explicit language or materials.
Promotions of services, products or political organizations.
Information of a personal or sensitive nature, including but not limited to phone numbers, email addresses, or postal addresses.
Repeated off-topic posts by a single user.
Repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users.
Posts or comments that advocate illegal activity.
Infringement on copyrights or trademarks.

Requests for Information

Communications made through VBDC social media outlets do not constitute a legal or official notice or comment.

Customer Comments

If you have questions about this web policy, user agreement, or website, please contact VBDC at VBDC@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Last Updated: July 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected through this website.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you provide when visiting this website ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this Site, how it may be used, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

Information You Provide

If you choose to contact us or use features available on this Site, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Business name (if applicable)
Mailing address (if applicable)
Any information you choose to include in contact forms, appointment requests, purchases, service inquiries, newsletter signups, or other communications.

Providing this information is entirely voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this Site, certain technical information may be collected or processed automatically by the website and its service providers, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Referring website
Date and time of your visit
General geographic location derived from your IP address

This information helps us operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This Site uses cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality and, where permitted, to improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and measure website performance.

When you first visit this Site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You may update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on this Site, if provided.

You may also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of this website.

Wix Platform

This website is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix provides website hosting, security, infrastructure, and certain website functionality. Wix may collect and process information necessary to operate and secure the platform.

For more information about Wix's privacy practices, please visit:

https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

Google Analytics

This Site may use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the website. Google Analytics collects information about website usage and visitor interactions to provide aggregated reports and website performance insights.

To learn more about how Google collects and processes data, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

To opt out of Google Analytics, you may install Google's browser add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Third-Party Services

This Site may include third-party products, services, or integrations that provide additional functionality. Depending on the services offered by the business, these may include appointment scheduling, payment processing, online shopping, embedded maps, videos, social media features, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, marketing tools, or other business applications.

These third-party providers may collect, process, or store information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party service with which you choose to interact.

How We Use Information

Information collected through this Site may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Provide requested products or services
Process purchases or payments, if applicable
Schedule appointments or consultations, if applicable
Improve website functionality and performance
Maintain website security
Communicate with you regarding requested information or services
Comply with applicable legal obligations

Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or conducting our business, including website hosting providers, analytics providers, payment processors, scheduling platforms, email service providers, and similar vendors when necessary to provide requested services.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights, property, or safety.

California "Do Not Track" Disclosure

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") setting. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, this Site does not respond differently when a DNT signal is received.

Your Choices

You may:

Decline non-essential cookies using our cookie consent banner, where available.
Configure your web browser to manage or delete cookies.
Contact us to request updates or corrections to information you have voluntarily submitted, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect the information collected through this Site. However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Links to Other Websites

This Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of this Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Virginia Beer Distribution Company

Contact: VBDC@vdacs.virginia.gov