​Last Updated: September 18, 2026

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Sushmita Malakar (“I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit sushmitamalakar.com (the “Website”), submit an inquiry, interact with Website features, or otherwise communicate with me through the Website.

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By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information I Collect

Information You Provide

I may collect information that you voluntarily provide through forms or other Website features, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Company or brand name

• Event or project details

• Event date, location, or ZIP code

• Guest counts and event-related information

• Project scope, timeline, or budget information

• Collaboration or service preferences

• Messages and other information you choose to provide

 

The specific information collected depends on the type of inquiry you submit.

 

Please do not provide sensitive personal information through general inquiry forms unless it is specifically requested and necessary for your inquiry.

 

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through Wix, cookies, analytics technologies, and similar tools.

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This may include information such as:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• General geographic location

• Pages viewed

• Referring website or traffic source

• Time spent on the Website

• Interactions with Website features

• Cookie and consent preferences

 

Wix provides analytics functionality that can measure Website traffic, visitor behavior, navigation, and form activity. Some analytics information may depend on visitors' cookie-consent choices. (Wix Support)

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2. How I Collect Information

Information may be collected when you:

• Visit or browse the Website

• Submit an inquiry or contact form

• Request information about a service

• Subscribe to communications, if available

• Click certain affiliate links

• Interact with Website features

• Communicate with me directly

 

Some technical information may also be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.

 

3. How I Use Your Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and messages

• Evaluate potential projects, events, collaborations, or service requests

• Prepare quotations or discuss potential services

• Communicate about an inquiry or business relationship

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website

• Understand Website traffic and usage

• Monitor Website performance and security

• Maintain business records

• Prevent misuse, fraud, or security issues

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

 

If you separately consent to receive marketing communications, your information may also be used for those communications. You may unsubscribe from marketing emails using the unsubscribe option provided in those messages.

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Submitting a business inquiry does not automatically mean that you have subscribed to marketing communications.

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4. Wix and Website Hosting

This Website is hosted on the Wix platform.

 

Wix provides the technology used to host and operate the Website and may process or store information associated with Website visits, forms, analytics, security, and other Website functionality.

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Wix states that information entered on Wix websites may be stored through Wix's data storage, databases, and applications. (Wix Support)

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For additional information about Wix's privacy practices, you may review Wix's Privacy Policy.

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5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies.

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Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your browser or device. Wix uses certain cookies for purposes including Website security, stability, functionality, fraud prevention, and platform performance. Depending on Website features and integrations, additional cookies may also be used for analytics or other purposes. (Wix Support)

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Cookies may generally include:

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Essential cookies

Necessary for security, Website functionality, and operation.

 

Analytics cookies

May help understand how visitors use the Website, including pages visited and interactions with Website content.

 

Functional cookies

May support preferences or enhanced Website functionality.

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Marketing or third-party cookies

May be used by certain third-party services or integrations if those services are enabled on the Website.

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Where required, you may be given the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies through the Website's cookie-consent tools. Wix provides controls designed to prevent non-essential cookies from being placed before consent where applicable. (Wix Support)

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You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

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6. Analytics

The Website may use Wix Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Website.

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Analytics information may include Website visits, page views, navigation patterns, device information, traffic sources, and interactions with forms or other Website features.

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When Wix's cookie-consent tools are enabled, some analytics data is collected only when a visitor has provided the applicable cookie consent. (Wix Support)

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If additional analytics services are added to the Website in the future, this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.

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7. Inquiry Forms

The Website includes forms that allow visitors to inquire about services such as beverage consulting, mixology experiences, private event bartending, brand collaborations, recipe development, and other projects.

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Information submitted through these forms is used primarily to understand and respond to your inquiry.

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Depending on your inquiry, this may include event information, location, guest counts, project requirements, company information, timelines, budgets, and other information you voluntarily provide.

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Wix may store form submissions and associated contact information as part of its Forms, Contacts, CRM, and analytics functionality. (Wix Support)

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Submitting an inquiry does not constitute a confirmed booking or contractual relationship.

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8. Affiliate Links

Some Website content may contain affiliate links.

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When you click an affiliate link, a third-party retailer or affiliate network may use cookies, tracking technologies, or other identifiers to attribute a purchase or other activity to the referral.

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I may receive a commission when you make a qualifying purchase through certain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you.

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Third-party affiliate programs operate according to their own privacy policies and terms.

 

For more information about my use of affiliate links, please see the Affiliate Disclosure.

 

9. Amazon Associates

Sushmita Malakar may participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for publishers to earn fees by linking to Amazon and affiliated sites.

 

Amazon may use cookies or other technologies in connection with affiliate links and transactions. Amazon's collection and use of information is governed by its own privacy practices.

 

Participation in an affiliate program does not give me access to your complete payment information or Amazon account credentials.

 

10. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Website may contain links to Instagram and other social-media platforms, brands, restaurants, retailers, booking services, affiliate partners, and other third-party websites.

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Once you leave this Website, the collection and use of your information is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

I am not responsible for the privacy, security, or data practices of external websites or services.

 

11. How Information May Be Shared

I do not share personal information simply for unrelated purposes.

Information may, however, be processed or disclosed to service providers that help operate the Website or business, such as Website hosting, form management, analytics, email, or other technology providers.

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Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or legal process

• Respond to lawful government requests

• Protect legal rights, safety, or property

• Investigate fraud, abuse, or security concerns

• Enforce agreements or protect the Website

 

Service providers may process information according to their own terms and privacy practices.

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12. Data Retention

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining business records, fulfilling contractual or legal obligations, resolving disputes, and protecting legitimate business interests.

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Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or anonymized where appropriate.

 

13. Data Security

Reasonable measures are used to help protect information collected through the Website.

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However, no internet transmission, Website, electronic storage system, or method of communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

You should therefore avoid submitting highly sensitive information through ordinary Website forms or email.

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14. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable privacy law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, which may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information.

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You may also be able to withdraw consent to certain processing or opt out of certain communications.

 

Wix provides tools that can assist site owners with certain visitor data-access and deletion requests. (Wix Support)

 

To make a privacy-related request concerning information you have provided through this Website, contact me using the information below.

 

I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

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15. Texas Residents

Texas privacy law provides certain consumers with rights concerning personal data, although applicability and available rights depend on the circumstances and applicable exemptions.

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The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act became effective July 1, 2024. The Texas Attorney General notes that small businesses are generally exempt from much of the Act, subject to specific requirements concerning the sale of sensitive data. (Texas Attorney General)

 

Where applicable, requests regarding personal information may be submitted using the contact information below.

 

16. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

 

Because portions of this Website discuss alcoholic beverages, alcohol-related content is intended for individuals of legal drinking age in their jurisdiction.

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If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Website, please contact me so that the situation can be reviewed and appropriate action taken.

 

17. International Visitors

The Website may be accessible to visitors outside the United States.

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If you access the Website from another country, your information may be processed or stored in jurisdictions whose data-protection laws differ from those in your location.

 

Where applicable law provides additional privacy rights, you may contact me regarding those rights using the information below.

 

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Website, technologies, services, business practices, or applicable requirements.

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Any revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated Last Updated date.

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19. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

Sushmita Malakar
Email: hello@sushmitamalakar.com

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