LEGAL
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
This policy explains how Winery Botaro (family winery in Drvenik, Konavle, Croatia) processes personal data when you use our website and request a visit.
Who we are
Data controller: Winery Botaro, Drvenik, Konavle, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia. For privacy questions, contact us via the email address published on this website once configured.
What we collect
When you submit the tasting request form, we collect:
- Your name and email address
- Number of guests (if provided)
- Your preferred visit dates or message
- Dietary information (if you choose to provide it)
- Technical data: date/time of submission and IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
Why we use your data
We process this information to:
- Respond to your visit request and confirm your reservation by email
- Prepare appropriately for your tasting (including dietary needs)
- Protect our website from spam and misuse
Legal basis (GDPR): your consent when submitting the form, and our legitimate interest in operating a small family business safely.
How long we keep data
Request records are kept only as long as needed to arrange and document your visit, and for reasonable business record-keeping, unless a longer period is required by law.
Who receives your data
Your message is stored on our web server and emailed to the winery inbox. We do not sell your data. Our hosting provider may process server logs as part of providing infrastructure.
Your rights
Under EU data protection law you may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data, or withdraw consent. Contact us using the email on this site. You may also lodge a complaint with the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency (AZOP).
Cookies & third parties
This site does not use advertising or analytics cookies. We load typography from Google Fonts, which may involve your browser connecting to Google servers. Social media icons link to external platforms when configured.