Last Updated: 9th February 2026

 

The India International Wine Competition (“IIWC”), organised by Barrel Link Events, a division of Barrel Link Consulting, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of its website visitors, participants, and business partners.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information provided through our website and competition-related activities.

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Information We Collect

We may collect personal and business information including, but not limited to:

• Name, designation, and contact details

• Company, winery, importer, or distributor information

• Product and technical details submitted for competition entries

• Email addresses and communication preferences

• Payment confirmation details (processed via third-party payment gateways)

• Shipping and logistics information, where applicable

• Website usage data such as cookies and analytics information

Information is collected through entry forms, contact forms, payment processes, and website analytics tools.

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How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

• Process and administer competition entries

• Communicate entry confirmations, updates, deadlines, and results

• Manage judging and competition operations

• Process payments and issue confirmations

• Publish results, winners, and promotional content

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

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Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared with trusted third parties only where necessary, including:

• Payment processing partners such as Razorpay and banking institutions

• Competition administration and judging coordination teams

• Logistics and shipping service providers

• Marketing and media partners for competition-related promotion

• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are expected to maintain confidentiality and appropriate data protection standards.

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

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Marketing Communication

By submitting entries or contacting the competition, participants agree to receive competition-related communications, including announcements, results, and promotional updates. Participants may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

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Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfil competition, administrative, legal, and promotional purposes.

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Rights of Users

Depending on applicable laws, users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information by contacting the organisers through the website.

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Minors

This website and competition are intended for industry professionals and individuals legally permitted to participate in alcohol-related activities. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to enhance user experience and monitor website performance. Users may control cookie preferences through their browser settings.

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Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page and become effective immediately upon publication.

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Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data, please contact us using the details provided on the website.