Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
This policy explains what information Monastic Trading Company, doing business as Monastic Meadery (“we,” “us”), collects through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. We are based in Louisa, Virginia.
Information we collect
- Email address. If you sign up for updates, we collect the email address you enter.
- Age confirmation. When you confirm you are 21 or older, that answer is saved in your own browser so you are not asked again. It is not sent to us.
- Usage information. We use Google Tag Manager, which may load analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These tools may use cookies to collect information like your browser and device type, pages viewed, referring site, and approximate location.
- Server logs. Our hosting provider automatically records technical information such as IP address and request time to operate and secure the site.
How we use it
- To send you updates about our launch, products, releases, and events.
- To understand how visitors use the site and improve it.
- To keep the site secure and working properly.
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Who we share it with
We share information only with service providers who help us run the site and our mailing list, including Mailchimp (email), Google (analytics and tag management), Netlify (hosting), and our online store platform once it launches. These providers may process information only on our behalf. We may also disclose information if required by law.
Emails
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also ask us to remove you at any time by writing to the address below.
Cookies
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. You can opt out of Google Analytics with Google’s browser add-on.
How long we keep it
We keep your email address until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Analytics and log data are kept according to our providers’ standard retention settings.
Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or get a copy of your personal information, and to opt out of certain uses. To make a request, email us. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
Age requirement
This site is intended only for people 21 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 21. If we learn we have, we will delete it.
Changes
We may update this policy. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page.
Contact
Monastic Trading Company
Louisa, Virginia
mtc@monastictrading.com