Beverage Universe (The Milkman Inc.)                                                                                        

Effective Date: May 6, 2026

The Milkman Inc., doing business as Beverage Universe (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operates the website located at https://www.beverageuniverse.com (the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit or make a purchase from our Site.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information while providing a smooth and reliable shopping experience. 

Definitions

Site
The website located at https://www.beverageuniverse.com operated by The Milkman Inc.

Personal Information
Information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, or address.

Usage Data
Information collected automatically when you use the Site, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and device or browser information.

Cookies
Small data files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience and allow us to recognize you on future visits.

Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways to operate our business and provide a better experience.

Information You Provide

When you place an order, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing and shipping address
• Order details

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep track of items in your cart
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how customers use our Site
• Improve performance and marketing efforts

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some parts of the Site may not function properly.

Location Information

If enabled on your device, we may collect general location data to improve your experience, such as showing relevant products or services.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Communicate with you about your order or account
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing emails or promotions (you can opt out at any time)
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

Marketing Communications

If you choose to receive marketing emails, we may send you updates, promotions, or product announcements.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

SMS / Text Messaging

If you opt in to receive text messages from us:

• Message frequency may vary
• Message and data rates may apply
• You can opt out at any time by replying STOP
• Reply HELP for assistance

We do not share SMS consent or opt-in data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

However, we may share your information with trusted third parties to operate our business, including:

• Payment processors
• Shipping and fulfillment providers
• Marketing and analytics partners (such as Google and Meta)
• Ecommerce platform providers (such as Shopify)

These partners only use your information as needed to provide services on our behalf.

Analytics and Advertising

We use tools like Google Analytics and advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) to:

• Understand how visitors use our Site
• Show relevant ads based on past visits

These services may use cookies or similar technologies.

You can manage your ad preferences through:

• Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Industry opt-out tools such as http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions.

We do not store your credit card information. Payment data is handled directly by providers that comply with industry security standards (PCI-DSS).

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill orders
• Maintain business records
• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

• Secure payment processing
• Restricted access to personal data
• Use of industry-standard safeguards

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

Depending on your state, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of certain data sharing for advertising purposes

To make a request, contact us using the information below. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

Do Not Track Signals

Our Site does not respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

Email: info@beverageuniverse.com 
Website: https://www.beverageuniverse.com