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Ezoic Services
This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here. The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP address
  • Operating system type and version
  • Device type
  • Language preferences
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

Privacy Policy

Welcome to Home Brew Hours (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at homebrewhours.com.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Who We Are

Website: https://homebrewhours.comOpens in a new tab.
Owner: Mike
Business: Home Brew Hours
Contact: Through our contact pageOpens in a new tab.

Home Brew Hours has been providing educational content about brewing, alcohol laws, and beer-related topics since May 2018.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact Forms: When you contact us through our website forms, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Message content
  • Any additional information you choose to provide

Newsletter Subscriptions: If we offer newsletter subscriptions:

  • Email address
  • Subscription preferences

Information Collected Automatically

Website Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site:

  • IP address (anonymized)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring websites
  • Geographic location (general area, not specific address)

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage
  • Improve user experience
  • Serve relevant advertisements

Third-Party Services

Ezoic Advertising Platform

This website has an advertising partnership with Ezoic Inc., which provides:

  • Website optimization services
  • Ad serving and management
  • Performance analytics
  • User experience improvements

Ezoic Data Collection: Ezoic may collect and use:

  • Browsing behavior and preferences
  • Device and browser information
  • Ad interaction data
  • Website performance metrics

For detailed information about Ezoic’s privacy practices, visit: Ezoic Privacy PolicyOpens in a new tab.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage:

  • Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics
  • Purpose: Website improvement and content optimization
  • Opt-Out: You can opt out using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-onOpens in a new tab.

Google AdSense

We may use Google AdSense for advertising:

  • DART Cookies: Google uses DART cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and others
  • Opt-Out: Visit Google Ad SettingsOpens in a new tab. to manage your preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Website Operations

  • Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns

Content Improvement

  • Understanding which topics interest our readers most
  • Creating more relevant and helpful content
  • Optimizing article structure and formatting

Communication

  • Responding to questions about brewing, alcohol laws, or website content
  • Sending important updates about our privacy policy or terms of service
  • Newsletter communications (if you’ve subscribed)

Legal Compliance

  • Complying with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protecting our rights and the rights of others
  • Preventing fraud and maintaining website security

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing Situations

We may share information only in these circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help operate our website (hosting, analytics, advertising) under strict confidentiality agreements

Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety

Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users would be notified of any changes)

Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing specific information

Cookies and Tracking

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant ads and measure ad performance Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for full website functionality
  • Reject Non-Essential: Block advertising and analytics cookies
  • Custom Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow

Note: Disabling cookies may limit some website features and result in less personalized content.

Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

  • View: Request information about data we’ve collected about you
  • Update: Correct any inaccurate personal information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from communications or data collection

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

European Residents (GDPR)

If you’re in the European Union, you have rights under GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

Technical Safeguards:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and monitoring

Administrative Safeguards:

  • Limited access to personal information
  • Employee training on privacy practices
  • Regular review of privacy procedures

Physical Safeguards:

  • Secure data storage facilities
  • Controlled access to servers and equipment

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Age Requirement: You must be 21+ to access alcohol-related content and make purchases mentioned on our site.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from your country.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing our services
  • Complying with legal obligations
  • Resolving disputes
  • Enforcing our agreements

Contact Form Data: Retained for 2 years unless deletion is requested Analytics Data: Anonymized and retained for website improvement Cookie Data: Varies by type (session cookies deleted when browser closes, persistent cookies have set expiration dates)

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • Equipment suppliers and retailers
  • Brewing resources and educational sites
  • Legal information sources
  • Social media platforms

Important: These third-party sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect:

  • Changes in our practices
  • New legal requirements
  • Improvements to our services
  • User feedback and concerns

Notification: We will post updated policies on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through email or website announcements.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your personal information:

Primary Contact: Use our contact formOpens in a new tab.Response Time: We typically respond within 48 hours Privacy Requests: Clearly indicate if your message relates to privacy rights or data requests

Your Consent

By using Home Brew Hours, you consent to:

  • This privacy policy
  • Our collection and use of information as described
  • The transfer of information to the United States
  • Our use of cookies and tracking technologies

Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time by discontinuing use of our website and requesting deletion of your information.