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APO / FPO Military Addresses
We do not ship to APO / FPO boxes.
Payment Methods
Paying By Check Or Money Order
We understand that no matter how secure a website can be, some people do not feel comfortable ordering online with a credit card. For this reason we accept checks or money orders. If you would like to order with one of these payment options you must call 707.318.5417 and speak with one of our representatives. Regular shipping rates apply for phone orders, checks and money orders.
Ordering Over The Phone
If you prefer ordering over the phone, give us a call at 707.318.5417 and speak with one of our knowledgeable representatives. Regular shipping rates do apply for phone orders. You may call to make an order that you will pay by check or money order. You will need to mail the check as we do not currently do not process electronic checks.
Updating your Account Information
To update your personal information or reset your password, go to My Account and log in with your email address and your password. Your account is automatically created the first time you place an order. In this section you can view and edit your billing and shipping information as well as review previous orders.
Wrong Address Charge
If your order is missing a STE #, apt. # or has an incorrect address, UPS charges a $5.00 fee. We will pass that $5.00 fee on to you so PLEASE verify your shipping address before placing your order and remember suite numbers if any to avoid a $5 wrong address charge.
Back Ordered Items
If we are out of stock on a particular item we will ship the in stock items first and ship the out of stock items to you when they arrive in our warehouse at no additional shipping charge to you.
Restocking Fee
There is a 10% restocking fee.
Returns and Refunds Policy
For Returns – Before you send back your product you must call us for an RMA # within 30 days of receipt of your product. Let us know if there was a problem with your order. Once we receive the product back your credit card will be refunded within a week. Your cooperation will make sure the processing of your refund is handled quickly and easily. A copy of your original invoice must be included.
For shipping errors or delivery problems, please call customer service number at 707.318.5417.
You must return your product with a copy of your original invoice or it will not be accepted. All unopened returned products must be in original condition and packaging; otherwise, additional charges may be applied.
Once you acquire an RMA number, Return the product using your preferred shipping method to:
Save your return tracking number, and if possible, email it to us so that we can track the return. It is important that you save the tracking number and that you insure the return package in case there are any issues during transit.
Please Note: unless the return or exchange is due to an error on our part, we cannot refund shipping and handling. We will issue a credit to the credit card used for the original purchase on your return or in some cases store credit.
Some orders are offered with free shipping, so please be aware that if you return one of these orders, our actual outbound shipping costs will be deducted from your return refund. If a product arrives damaged, or we made an error, we will pay to return the item to us and send a replacement to you. Please keep in mind that once an order has shipped, it cannot be cancelled. If you refuse an order, it will then fall under our standard return policy, where roundtrip shipping costs will be deducted from your refund.
Shipping To A Business Address
Orders being delivered to a place of business must include the company name. Please check the “Business Address” check box when you type in your shipping address.
Shipping Schedule
We process and ship all orders Monday – Friday.
Ground UPS orders ship within 1 to 2 business days. Orders placed on Friday after 12 noon PST will ship on Monday or Tuesday.
What states does WineStars ship to?
Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.*
*Laws and the states that we are able to ship to are changing all the time. If you not see your state listed here, please contact us and we will do our best to make arrangements for you.
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Wine Stars collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the winestars.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Wine Stars.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Wine Stars may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
– To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
– To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to this privacy policy
Wine Stars has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Wine Stars
3451 Airway Drive, Suite I
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707.318.5417
winestar@winestars.com
This document was last updated on March 1, 2014
