Last updated: August 2026
Madeira Wine Guide, available at http://www.madeirawineguide.com, is an independent website about Madeira wine based in New Zealand.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website and how that information is used.
Information I collect
I do not intentionally collect personal information from visitors unless you choose to provide it, for example by contacting me,
leaving a comment, or subscribing through a feature available on the website.
Some information may also be collected automatically when you visit the site, mainly through Google Analytics,
WordPress.com and other standard website technologies. This may include information such as the pages you visit,
how long you spend on the site, your general location, device type, browser type and how you found the website.
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics to help me understand how people find and use Madeira Wine Guide.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about website traffic and visitor behaviour.
I use this information in an aggregated way to understand things such as which pages are popular,
which countries visitors are coming from and how the website can be improved.
I do not use Google Analytics to personally identify individual visitors.
Google may collect and process information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites and apps that use its services here:
How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services
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You can also opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
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WordPress.com
Madeira Wine Guide is hosted using WordPress.com. WordPress.com and its parent company, Automattic,
may collect technical information required to operate, secure and improve the website.
This may include information such as IP addresses, browser and device information, cookies
and information about how visitors interact with the website.
You can learn more about how Automattic handles information in its privacy policy:
Automattic Privacy Policy
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Cookies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help websites function properly
and allow services such as WordPress.com and Google Analytics to measure website usage.
You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies,
some parts of the website may not work as expected.
Comments
If comments are enabled and you choose to leave a comment, information you provide may be publicly visible.
Please do not include private or sensitive personal information in comments.
WordPress.com and Automattic may also process information associated with comments,
including information used for spam detection and website security.
Email subscriptions and contact forms
If you choose to subscribe to updates, join an email list or contact me through a form on this website,
the information you provide may be collected and used for the purpose for which you supplied it.
I will not sell your email address or other personal information to third parties.
Affiliate links
Some pages on Madeira Wine Guide may contain affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission
if you click a link and make a qualifying purchase or booking, at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate relationships may include companies such as Amazon, Viator and GetYourGuide.
Where appropriate, affiliate links will be identified or accompanied by an affiliate disclosure.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Third-party websites may use their own cookies, tracking technologies and privacy practices.
Once you leave Madeira Wine Guide, the privacy policy of the website you visit applies.
External links
Madeira Wine Guide contains links to other websites.
I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content or policies of those external websites.
You should review the privacy policy of any external website you visit.
How information is used
Information collected through website analytics and related services may be used to:
- understand how visitors find and use this website;
- see which pages are most useful or popular;
- improve the content and structure of the website;
- monitor general website performance;
- maintain website security and prevent spam or misuse.
I do not sell personal information.
International visitors
Madeira Wine Guide is based in New Zealand but can be accessed by visitors from around the world.
Information collected through third-party services such as Google Analytics or WordPress.com
may be processed or stored outside your country of residence.
Access, correction and contact
If you believe I hold personal information about you and you would like to access, correct or delete it,
please contact me using the contact details published on this website.
Privacy enquiries can currently be sent to:
thewinenutblog@gmail.com.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, particularly if Madeira Wine Guide adds or changes
features such as email subscriptions, contact forms, advertising, affiliate programmes or other third-party services.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.