Effective Date: March 19, 2026
Portocork (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you may provide while using our website, https://www.portocork.com/ (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Company name
Any information submitted through contact forms
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent
Referring URLs
Cookies and tracking data
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Communicate about products, services, or updates
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze usage trends and performance
Maintain security and prevent fraud
We only process personal data for legitimate business purposes or with your consent, consistent with applicable laws.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website.
Types of cookies we may use include:
Essential cookies – required for basic functionality
Analytics cookies – to understand website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)
Functional cookies – to remember preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share your information with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics tools)
Legal authorities when required by law
Business partners only as necessary to fulfill services
Any third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable laws.
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
Access to your personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Objection to processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Portocork
Napa, California
Email: info@portocork.com
Phone: (707) 258-3930
If you opt in to receive marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails or contacting us directly.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
In the past 12 months, we may have collected the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)
Commercial information (e.g., inquiries about products/services)
Internet activity (e.g., browsing behavior, pages visited)
Professional or employment-related information (e.g., company name)
We collect this information directly from you or automatically through your use of our Website.
We use personal information for business purposes including:
Providing and improving our services
Responding to inquiries
Marketing and communications
Website analytics and performance tracking
Security and fraud prevention
We do not sell personal information.
We may share personal information with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics tools like Google Analytics)
Contractors or partners assisting in business operations
Under CPRA, some data sharing for analytics or advertising may be considered “sharing,” even if no money is exchanged.
As a California resident, you have the right to:
Request disclosure of:
Categories of personal information collected
Sources of information
Purpose of collection
Categories of third parties we share with
Request a copy of the personal information we have collected about you.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Note: We do not sell your personal information.
We do not collect or use sensitive personal information beyond what is necessary to provide services.
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
You may submit a request by:
Email: info@portocork.com
Phone: (707) 258-3930
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and identity verification.
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including:
Business operations
Legal and regulatory compliance
Dispute resolution
Our Website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
© PORTOCORK AMERICA
NAPA, CALIFORNIA | PHONE: 707.258.3930 | INFO@PORTOCORK.COM
Raised in Paris, Dr. Isabelle Sodini holds a Phd. in Food Engineering. She was an Assistant Professor at the Institut National Agronomique de Paris-Grignon, where she taught food microbiology and HACCP methodology. Dr. Sodini left Paris in 2004 for a one-year research post at Cal Poly, and then joined Portocork to develop and manage our in-house laboratory and Quality Assurance department.
Dustin Mowe has over 24 years of experience in the cork industry. He began his career in sales with Sabate Cork Company, traveling across the U.S. to every major wine-producing region. In 2001, he joined Portocork to lead its sales and marketing efforts and in 2006, he was promoted to President.
Originally from Burney, California, Mowe studied business before relocating to Napa Valley, to live and work in the wine industry. He also co-owns Mowe Napa Valley, a luxury boutique wine brand with his wife, Renee. Outside of work, he enjoys fitness, skiing, and spending time with his family.