Last updated: March 28, 2026
Spiżarnia REGIO (“we,” “us,” or “our”) owns and operates the website vinagallica.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our site.
Who We Are
Vina Gallica is an English-language guide to French wine culture, providing a directory of wineries, wine shops, and wine experiences across France, along with an interactive map and editorial content.
Website: vinagallica.com
What Data We Collect
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, certain technical data is collected automatically to ensure the website functions correctly and to understand general usage patterns.
Cloudflare (infrastructure provider) Our website is delivered through Cloudflare’s network. Cloudflare may process the following data as part of its core security and performance services:
- IP address (used temporarily for security purposes such as bot detection and DDoS protection)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and referring URL
- Date and time of access
Cloudflare sets certain cookies that are strictly necessary for security and site functionality. These include cookies for bot management (_cf_bm), CAPTCHA verification (cf_clearance), and related security functions. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential to delivering the website securely.
For more information, see Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy.
Cloudflare Web Analytics We use Cloudflare Web Analytics to collect anonymised performance and usage data. This service does not use cookies, does not collect personal information, and does not track users across websites. It operates entirely without client-side state such as cookies or localStorage.
Analytics (with your consent)
Google Analytics 4 With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics is loaded through Cloudflare Zaraz, which processes analytics data on Cloudflare’s edge network rather than loading Google’s scripts directly in your browser.
When you consent to analytics, the following data may be collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Approximate geographic location (country and region level, derived from your IP address — we have enabled IP anonymisation so your full IP address is never sent to Google)
- Device type, screen resolution, browser, and operating system
- Referral source (how you arrived at our site)
- Session duration and interaction events
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or user profiling. We do not enable Google Analytics Audiences or share analytics data with Google for advertising purposes.
For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics opt-out.
Interactive map
Mapbox Our interactive wine map is powered by Mapbox GL JS. When you use the map, your browser connects directly to Mapbox’s servers to load map tiles and geographic data. Mapbox may collect:
- IP address
- Map interaction data (zoom level, coordinates viewed)
- Browser and device information
Mapbox does not set cookies on our site. Map data is loaded only when you visit the Map page.
For more information, see Mapbox’s Privacy Policy.
Information you provide
Currently, Vina Gallica does not require user registration or collect personal information through forms. If we introduce user accounts or contact forms in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data described above for the following purposes:
- To deliver and secure the website (Cloudflare)
- To understand general website usage patterns and improve content (Cloudflare Web Analytics, Google Analytics with consent)
- To provide interactive map functionality (Mapbox)
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookies Summary
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Consent required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_cf_bm | Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Bot detection | No |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Security verification | No |
zaraz-consent-vina-gallica | Cloudflare Zaraz | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preferences | No |
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Identifies unique visitors | Yes |
_ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Analytics | Session tracking | Yes |
Your Rights and Choices
Cookie preferences
When you first visit our site from the European Economic Area (EEA), you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies — analytics cookies will be set
- Reject all cookies — only strictly necessary cookies will be used
- Manage preferences — choose which categories of cookies to accept
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing the zaraz-consent-vina-gallica cookie from your browser.
Your rights under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object — object to processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent — withdraw your consent to analytics cookies at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Do Not Track
We respect the Do Not Track (DNT) signal. Cloudflare Web Analytics operates without tracking by design, and Google Analytics is only loaded with your explicit consent.
Data Retention
- Cloudflare security logs — retained according to Cloudflare’s data retention policies
- Google Analytics data — retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted
- Cookie consent preferences — stored in your browser until you clear your cookies
Data Transfers
Our website infrastructure is provided by Cloudflare, which operates a global network. Data may be processed in data centres outside the EEA. Cloudflare complies with applicable data protection frameworks for international data transfers.
Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC, which participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Google’s data transfer practices.
Children’s Privacy
Vina Gallica is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external websites, including wineries, wine shops, and other businesses listed in our directory. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
- Bogusław Siemiątkowski “Spiżarnia REGIO”
- Napoleońska 49, 06-500 Mława, Poland
- VAT-EU: PL5691729538
- Email: privacy@vinagallica.com