Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 13, 2026. This policy explains how we handle personal data in line with GDPR and UK data protection law.

Overview

Dudes Drinking Bourbon ("DDB", "we", "us") respects your privacy. We collect only what we need to operate this site, verify legal drinking age, honor your cookie choices, support optional accounts for comments, and (with your consent) send occasional newsletter updates.

Data we collect

Age verification status stored locally in your browser to avoid repeated prompts.
Cookie consent preferences stored locally to record your choices.
Account details if you create an account — display name, email, and authentication data stored in Cloudflare D1 via Better Auth.
Comments you post on photos or other content, linked to your account.
Newsletter email when you subscribe (including optional opt-in at account sign-up or Preferences), stored in D1 with consent time and source (page, popup, signup, or preferences).
Technical logs from our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for security and performance, where applicable.

Accounts and comments

Accounts are optional and used so you can comment on photos and future content. Comments are published immediately and attributed to your display name. You may remove your own comments; the text is replaced with a removed notice so any replies can stay in the thread. To request account deletion or full comment erasure, contact support@dudesdrinkingbourbon.com.

If you join the newsletter — from the newsletter page, popup, optional checkbox at account sign-up, or Preferences — we use your email only to send occasional updates about Dudes Drinking Bourbon. Opt-in is never required to create an account. Signed-in users can turn the newsletter off anytime at Preferences, or email support@dudesdrinkingbourbon.com.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent for marketing emails or non-essential cookies at any time via Preferences, the cookie banner (where shown for GDPR regions), Cookie Policy page, or the contact email below.

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