Terms of Service & Privacy Policy

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1. Acceptance of Terms
By visiting or purchasing from Appalachian Barrel Company (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) at appalachianbarrelcompany.com (the “Site”), you (“you,” “user,” or “customer”) agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please exit the Site.

2. Age Requirement – 21+ Only
This Site markets alcoholic beverages. You must be 21 years of age or older to access, purchase, or receive shipments. By using the Site, you affirm you are at least 21 and legally allowed to buy alcohol in your jurisdiction. We reserve the right to cancel orders if we cannot verify age.

3. Product Availability & Third-Party Fulfillment
All bottles are offered subject to availability. We are a non-distilling producer; bottling and order fulfillment may be handled by licensed third-party retailers or shippers. Title to the product passes at the point of sale designated by that retailer, and shipping laws vary by state. You are solely responsible for compliance with your local alcohol regulations.

4. Membership & Subscriptions
If you enroll in a membership or subscription (e.g., monthly gifts), you authorize recurring charges until canceled. You may cancel anytime before the next billing cycle via your account dashboard or by emailing contact@appalachianbarrelcompany.com.

5. Returns, Exchanges & Refunds
All alcohol sales are generally final due to federal and state regulations. If your order is damaged in transit or incorrect, contact us within 5 days of delivery and we will work with the shipper to resolve or replace the item when allowed by law.

6. Intellectual Property
The Site, logo, label artwork, and all content are protected by U.S. and international intellectual-property laws. You may not copy, distribute, or use our materials without prior written consent.

7. Acceptable Use
You agree not to: (a) use the Site in violation of any law; (b) attempt unauthorized access to our systems; (c) scrape, copy, or mine our data; or (d) resell our products without a written wholesale agreement.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability
Products are provided “as is.” To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties. In no event will we be liable for damages exceeding the amount you paid for the disputed order.

9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold Appalachian Barrel Company harmless from any claim arising out of your breach of these Terms or violation of any law.

10. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, USA. Any dispute will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fayette County, Kentucky.

11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

1. Information We Collect

• Information you provide: name, billing/shipping address, email, phone, date of birth, payment info.
   
• Automatically collected: IP address, device type, browser, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools).
   

2. How We Use Your Information

• Process and ship orders.
   
• Verify age and prevent fraud.
   
• Send order updates and marketing emails (with consent).
   
• Improve website performance and user experience.
   

3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process data to fulfill orders, with your consent, or for legitimate business purposes like fraud prevention and analytics.

4. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and pixels to track user behavior and improve our site. You can disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

5. Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information with:

• Service providers (e.g., payment processors, fulfillment partners).
   
• Legal authorities, if required by law.
  We do not sell or rent your data.
   

6. Data Security
We use SSL encryption and security safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention
We retain personal data as needed to fulfill orders, comply with laws, or support business needs. Then it's securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You can also unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time.

9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal info, please contact us and we’ll remove it.

10. International Users
This Site is operated in the U.S. If you're visiting from another country, you agree to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The most recent version will always be posted here with the date updated.

12. Contact Us
For any questions, contact us at:
contact@appalachianbarrelcompany.com
Appalachian Barrel Company
Hazard, KY USA