Effective Date: 01.28.2025
Last Updated: 26.02.2026
The Michigan Craft Distillers Association (“MCDA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://michigancraftdistillers.com/ (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
Michigan Craft Distillers Association (MCDA) is a nonprofit organization that supports and advocates for Michigan’s craft spirits industry. Our website includes information about membership, advocacy, resources, events, and ways to contact us.
Contact Information
Michigan Craft Distillers Association
PO Box 140229
Grand Rapids, MI 49514
Email: michigancraftdistillers@gmail.com
We may collect the following categories of information:
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
Contact us through the website contact form
Email us directly
Submit inquiries about membership, events, or resources
Sign up for updates, newsletters, or communications (if offered)
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Subject line / message content
Any other information you choose to provide
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date/time of visit
Referring website
General usage and interaction data
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
Help the Site function properly
Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic and performance
Remember user preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.
We may use your information to:
Respond to your questions, comments, or requests
Communicate with you about MCDA programs, membership, events, or updates
Provide and improve the Site and its content
Monitor website performance and troubleshoot technical issues
Protect the security and integrity of the Site
Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information in the following situations:
Service Providers: With trusted vendors who help us operate the Site (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email services, form processing), and only to the extent necessary for them to perform services on our behalf.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental request.
Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, users, Site security, or investigate fraud or misuse.
Business/Organizational Changes: In connection with a merger, reorganization, or transfer of assets (if applicable).
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services, including social media platforms (such as Instagram, Facebook, and X/Twitter) and external resources. MCDA is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information. The MCDA site publicly links to social media accounts and external resources.
Pages on this Site may include embedded content (for example, videos, maps, calendars, forms, or social media feeds). Embedded content from other websites may behave in the same way as if you visited the third-party site directly, including collecting data, using cookies, and tracking interactions.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
Respond to inquiries and maintain records
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce our policies
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal exceptions)
Opt out of certain communications (such as emails/newsletters)
To make a request, contact us at: michigancraftdistillers@gmail.com.
This Site is intended only for individuals who are 21 years of age or older. By using this Site, you represent that you are at least 21 years old.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 21. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 21, we will take steps to delete that information as required by applicable law.
If you believe that someone under 21 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at michigancraftdistillers@gmail.com.
This Site is not directed to children and is intended only for users 21 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or individuals under 21.
MCDA is based in Michigan, United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., please note that your information may be processed and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Michigan Craft Distillers Association
PO Box 140229
Grand Rapids, MI 49514
michigancraftdistillers@gmail.com
