Last updated: October 4, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Pick My Brewer (pickmybrewer.com) collects when you visit the site, how we use it, and the choices you have. Pick My Brewer is part of the LIVentures network of websites.
Information we collect
Information you give us. When you leave a review or comment, we collect the name, email address, and content you submit, along with your IP address and browser information to help detect spam. When you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and message you send. Your email address is never displayed publicly.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our server and security tools record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. We use this to keep the site secure, prevent abuse, and understand how the site is used.
Saved favorites and comparisons. If you save brewers to favorites or add them to a comparison, the site stores that selection so the feature works. If you are not logged in, this is kept in your browser.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions such as remembering comment details, your comparison list, and security. Our statistics and performance services may also set cookies. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not work as intended.
Affiliate links
Some links on Pick My Brewer are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. When you click an affiliate link, you leave our site, and the retailer (for example Amazon or a specialty homebrew store) may set its own cookies to track the referral. Those retailers have their own privacy policies, and we do not receive your payment or personal purchase details.
Third-party services
We use trusted third-party services to run the site, including Jetpack (by Automattic) for site statistics and security features, and our web hosting provider. These services may process technical information such as your IP address on our behalf. Comments may be checked by an automated spam detection service. Product images and embedded content from other websites behave the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, display your reviews, respond to your messages, protect against spam and security threats, and understand which content is most useful. We do not sell your personal information.
How long we keep information
Reviews and comments, along with their associated information, are kept indefinitely so they can continue to appear on the site. Contact form messages are kept only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record keeping. Security and server logs are kept for a limited period.
Your choices and rights
You can ask us to show you the personal information we hold about you, correct it, or delete it, except where we must keep it for security or legal reasons. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or California privacy laws. To make a request, please contact us.
Children
Pick My Brewer is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. Content about homebrewing is intended for adults of legal drinking age.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Please reach out through our contact page.