Privacy Policy
The Society of Scents and Spirits is a content publication operated by Gautam Kannan. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit this site or contact us, how we use it, and what rights you have.
What We Collect
This website does not collect personal data through forms, cookies, tracking pixels, or analytics tools. If you contact us by email, we receive only the information you choose to send: your name, email address, and the content of your message.
How We Use Your Data
Email correspondence is used solely to respond to your message. We do not add you to mailing lists, and we do not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services
This site uses Google Fonts for typography and EmbedSocial for the Instagram feed on the Social page. These services may set their own cookies or collect data per their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.
Data Retention
We do not retain email correspondence beyond what is needed to respond to your enquiry. You may request deletion of any data we hold about you by emailing legal@societyofscentsandspirits.com.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal data we hold. Contact us at legal@societyofscentsandspirits.com and we will respond within 14 business days.
Contact
Questions about this policy: legal@societyofscentsandspirits.com
Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
Content Ownership
All written content, photography, and design on this site is owned by The Society of Scents and Spirits and Gautam Kannan unless otherwise credited. You may not reproduce, republish, or use any content for commercial purposes without written permission.
Personal Use
You may read, share links to, and reference content from this site for personal, non-commercial purposes. Attribution to The Society of Scents and Spirits is appreciated but not required for personal sharing.
No Commercial Use
You may not reproduce articles, photography, or substantial portions of this site's content for commercial purposes, paid publications, or AI training datasets without prior written permission.
External Links
This site may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
No Warranties
Content on this site is provided for informational and entertainment purposes. We make no warranties about accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Fragrance, spirits, and cigar preferences are subjective. Nothing on this site constitutes professional advice.
Limitation of Liability
The Society of Scents and Spirits is not liable for any damages arising from your use of this website or reliance on its content.
Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York.
Changes
We may update these terms from time to time. The current version is always at societyofscentsandspirits.com/legal.html.
Contact
Questions: legal@societyofscentsandspirits.com