Privacy policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

1933 Liquor Co. ("we," "our," or "us") operates this store and website, including all related information, content, features, tools, products and services, in order to provide you, the customer, with a curated shopping experience (the "Services"). 1933 Liquor Co. is powered by Shopify, which enables us to provide the Services to you.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, use, or make a purchase or other transaction using the Services or otherwise communicate with us, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and British Columbia's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information We Collect

When we use the term "personal information," we are referring to information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to you or another person. Personal information does not include information that is collected anonymously or that has been de-identified so that it cannot identify or be reasonably linked to you. We may collect or process the following categories of personal information, depending on how you interact with the Services, where you live, and as permitted or required by applicable law:

• Contact details: name, address, billing address, shipping address, phone number, and email address
• Financial information: credit card, debit card, and financial account numbers, payment card information, transaction details, form of payment, and payment confirmation. Credit card details are processed securely through Shopify Payments and are never stored on our servers.
• Account information: username, preferences, and settings
• Transaction information: items you view, add to your cart, add to your wishlist, or purchase, return, exchange, or cancel, and your past transactions
• Age verification: date of birth or government ID confirmation to comply with BC liquor regulations
• Marketing preferences: email and SMS subscription status and communication preferences, including Bootlegger Club membership
• Communications with us: information you include in communications with us, for example when sending a customer support inquiry
• Device information: information about your device, browser, or network connection, your IP address, and other unique identifiers
• Usage information: information regarding your interaction with the Services, including how and when you interact with or navigate the Services

Personal Information Sources

We may collect personal information from the following sources:

• Directly from you, including when you create an account, visit or use the Services, sign up for the Bootlegger Club, communicate with us, or otherwise provide us with your personal information
• Automatically through the Services, including from your device when you use our products or services or visit our website, and through the use of cookies and similar technologies
• From our service providers, including when we engage them to enable certain technology and when they collect or process your personal information on our behalf
• From our partners or other third parties

How We Use Your Personal Information

Depending on how you interact with us or which of the Services you use, we may use personal information for the following purposes:

• Order fulfillment: processing your payments, fulfilling your orders, arranging for shipping, facilitating returns and exchanges, and managing your account
• Provide, tailor, and improve the Services: remembering your preferences and items you are interested in, enabling you to post reviews, and creating a customized shopping experience for you, such as recommending products related to your purchases
• Marketing and advertising: sending marketing, advertising, and promotional communications by email, text message, or postal mail, including new arrival notifications and Bootlegger Club updates (opt-in only). We may use third-party service providers to deliver these messages. We may also show you online advertisements for products or services based on items you previously have purchased or added to your cart
• Legal compliance: age verification and BC liquor regulation adherence
• Security and fraud prevention: authenticating your account, providing a secure payment and shopping experience, and detecting, investigating, or taking action regarding possible fraudulent, illegal, or malicious activity
• Communicating with you: providing customer support, being responsive to you, and maintaining our business relationship with you
• Legal reasons: complying with applicable law or responding to valid legal process, including requests from law enforcement or government agencies

Email and SMS Marketing

We may use third-party service providers to deliver email and SMS marketing. You will only receive marketing communications if you explicitly opt in (e.g., by subscribing to the Bootlegger Club or checking the marketing consent box at checkout). You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email, replying STOP to any SMS message, or by contacting us directly.

We give effect to unsubscribe and consent-withdrawal requests within 10 business days. We keep records of the consent you provide, including when and how it was given, so we can honour your preferences and meet our obligations under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL). Our mailing address for these purposes is 1933 Liquor Co., 895 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E1.

How We Disclose Personal Information

In certain circumstances, we may disclose your personal information to third parties for legitimate purposes subject to this Privacy Policy. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Such circumstances may include:

• With Shopify, vendors, and other third parties who perform services on our behalf (e.g., IT management, payment processing, data analytics, customer support, cloud storage, fulfillment, and shipping)
• With third-party service providers to provide email and SMS marketing services, subject to your opt-in consent. These providers will use your information in accordance with their own privacy notices.
• When you direct, request, or otherwise consent to our disclosure of certain information to third parties, such as to ship you products or through your use of social media widgets or login integrations
• With our affiliates or otherwise within our corporate group
• In connection with a business transaction such as a merger or bankruptcy, to comply with any applicable legal obligations (including to respond to subpoenas, search warrants, and similar requests), to enforce any applicable terms of service or policies, and to protect or defend the Services, our rights, and the rights of our users or others

Relationship with Shopify

The Services are hosted by Shopify, which collects and processes personal information about your access to and use of the Services in order to provide and improve the Services for you. Information you submit to the Services will be transmitted to and shared with Shopify as well as third parties that may be located in countries other than where you reside, in order to provide and improve the Services for you. In addition, to help protect, grow, and improve our business, we use certain Shopify enhanced features that incorporate data and information obtained from your interactions with our store. To learn more about how Shopify uses your personal information and any rights you may have, you can visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy.

Third Party Websites and Links

The Services may provide links to websites or other online platforms operated by third parties. If you follow links to sites not affiliated or controlled by us, you should review their privacy and security policies and other terms and conditions. We do not guarantee and are not responsible for the privacy or security of such sites, including the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information found on these sites.

Children's Data

The Services are not intended to be used by children, and we do not knowingly collect any personal information about children under the age of 19. If you are the parent or guardian of a child who has provided us with their personal information, you may contact us using the contact details set out below to request that it be deleted. As of the effective date of this Privacy Policy, we do not have actual knowledge that we share or sell personal information of individuals under 19 years of age.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure payment processing through Shopify Payments (PCI-DSS compliant), and restricted access to personal information. Please be aware that no security measures are perfect or impenetrable. We recommend that you do not use unsecure channels to communicate sensitive or confidential information to us.

Data Retention

How long we retain your personal information depends on different factors, such as whether we need the information to maintain your account, provide you with Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce other applicable contracts and policies. Order records are retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by Canadian tax law. You may request deletion of your account and personal data at any time by contacting us, subject to legal retention requirements.

Your Rights and Choices

Under PIPEDA, PIPA, and depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights in relation to your personal information. These rights are not absolute, may apply only in certain circumstances, and in certain cases we may decline your request as permitted by law.

• Right to Access / Know: You may request access to personal information that we hold about you.
• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right of Portability: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and request that we transfer it to a third party, in certain circumstances.
• Managing Communication Preferences: You may opt out of promotional emails and SMS at any time. If you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications such as those about your account or orders.

You may exercise any of these rights by contacting us using the contact details provided below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

International Transfers

Please note that we may transfer, store, and process your personal information outside of Canada. If we transfer your personal information internationally, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by applicable law.

Complaints

If you have complaints about how we process your personal information, please contact us using the contact details provided below. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to lodge your complaint with your local data protection authority, such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, including to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the revised Privacy Policy on this website and update the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: support@1933liquorco.com
• Mail: 1933 Liquor Co., 895 Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC V5T 1E1