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[H1] Belle Glos
Belle Glos showcases award winning Pinot Noirs from California’s coastal wine-growing regions, produced by fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner.

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Belle Glos Clark & Telephone
Pinot Noir

Santa Maria Valley

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Pinot Noir]

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Belle Glos Las Alturas
Pinot Noir

Santa Lucia Highlands

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Chardonnay]

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Belle Glos Glasir Holt
Chardonnay

Santa Rita Hills

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Russian River Valley

[H2] Over 1 Billion Views on Social

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@Bellegloswines on Instagram

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[H2] Our Wines
Belle Glos showcases distinctive single-vineyard wines produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal winegrowing regions.  Each vineyard-designated wine is crafted to distill the purest essence of the locale into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The consistency of winemaking style across these vineyards demonstrates the contribution of the vineyard’s terroir.
Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Dairyman Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Rosé
Belle Glos Chardonnay
Belle Glos Balade Chardonnay
Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir
Belle Glos Sparkling Rosé & Blanc de Blanc (not pictured)

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[H2] Our Story
Owner/winemaker, Joe Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced “BELL GLOSS”) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. Lorna co-founded Caymus Vineyards in 1972 alongside Charlie Sr., and Chuck, Joe’s grandfather and father, respectively. She was an inspirational figure to Joe and an avid lover of Pinot Noir.
While each vineyard location lies near the Pacific Ocean, the climate differences are significant, varying with the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each Vineyard farmed and crafted to distill the purest essence of the locale into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir.

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[H2] Our Vineyards
Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from some of California’s top wine-growing regions. The vineyard locations can all be described as coastal, but the climate differences are significant, depending on the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each wine is crafted to distill the purest essence of the vineyard into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir.

Discover Our Vineyards

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[H2] Winemaker
As a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker, Joe learned his way around a vineyard long before he was able to drink wine.  By the time he was 19 he knew that he would continue his family’s winemaking legacy, working alongside his father at Caymus Vineyards. In 2001, he created Belle Glos, with a focus on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from throughout California’s best coastal regions.  More recently, he has launched a number of new brands under Copper Cane Wines & Spirits. Joe has a keen interest in contributing to the evolution of the wine industry, by discovering new wine growing locations and through experimentation in the cellar.
Connect with Joe on his socials channels for some behind the scenes content. Billions of views and counting!

Connect With Joe on social

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[H2] Böen Wines
Böen Russian River Pinot Noir
Böen Tri-Appellation Pinot Noir
Böen Reserve Pinot Noir
Böen Tri-Appellation Chardonnay

Going casual, learn about our wines

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[H2] Visit Our Tasting Room
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[H2] Collaborations

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[H2] Sports

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[H2] As Seen In

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[H1] Featured Press & Accolades

[H2] Philadelphia Baseball Review

December 2024

[H3] If 2024's Proven One Thing, it's That the MLB is Absurdly Marketable Now.

After another colossal campaign, the 2024 MLB season has found its winners. Coming in as the early front-runners, the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged from the World Series 4-1 winners, showcasing exactly why they’re the best team in baseball.

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[H2] Phoenix.org

November 2024

[H3] Uncork Some Magic This Holiday Season.

Looking to kick things up a notch this Thanksgiving? Consider splurging on a little special something that guests are always thankful for as the holiday season arrives in good wine. Here are some sensational bottles, even some large-format offerings for big families, worthy of uncorking on the big day.

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[H2] Medium

November 2024

[H3] The 2024 Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide To Celebrate With The People You Love.

Thanksgiving will be one of the big family gatherings that will bring us together around the table to give thanks, argue about who made the best side, and watch some good ol’ football! Whether you’re making an intimate dinner for your family or dining out, we’ve compiled a robust guide for those dining out. If you’re wondering what to sip throughout the day, we’ve got some top-notch Thanksgiving cocktails, wine, and spirits you and your guests will be sure to enjoy.

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[H2] Medium

September 2024

[H3] Classic Fall Cocktails And Spirits To Enjoy This Season.

There’s no denying the appeal of classic cocktails like martinis, mojitos or margaritas all throughout the year – but when the leaves start to change, so do our go-to ingredients for mixed drinks. There’s truly nothing better than sipping on something richer and more heavily spiced once the air takes on that familiar chill.

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[H2] South Florida Business Journal

September 2024

[H3] Red, White And Cooler Weather Wines.

As the warm days of summer fade and autumn emerges, we use the time to prepare for cooler months. There are patio chairs to cover, a boat to winterize, leaves to rake and a lawn to cut for perhaps the last time. We love summer, but fall has its advantages, too, if you live in a state with four seasons.

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Dianne de Guzman | August 2024

[H3] The East Bay Wine Bar Is Tapping Kegs Of Pinot Noir And Rosé.

There’s a new bar opening on Danville featuring wines on tap, a seasonal food menu and a retail shop. Crush’d Wine Bar + Kitchen is the newest venture from chef Francis Hogan of Pleasanton’s Sabio on Main, opening at 312 Railroad Way on Friday, August 16. The bar’s list of 24 wines on tap is impressive, but it’s not a play to be trendy. Instead, Crush’d leaned into a tap system for sustainability, Hogan says.

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[H2] Eater

Dianne de Guzman | August 2024

[H3] The East Bay Wine Bar Is Tapping Kegs Of Pinot Noir And Rosé.

There’s a new bar opening on Danville featuring wines on tap, a seasonal food menu and a retail shop. Crush’d Wine Bar + Kitchen is the newest venture from chef Francis Hogan of Pleasanton’s Sabio on Main, opening at 312 Railroad Way on Friday, August 16. The bar’s list of 24 wines on tap is impressive, but it’s not a play to be trendy. Instead, Crush’d leaned into a tap system for sustainability, Hogan says.

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[H2] Men's Journal

Matthew Kaner | July 2024

[H3] Part Deux: The Hippest Wine And Fashion Collaboration.

Belle Glos & Kenny Flowers partner again for a limited-edition wine, paired with the perfect print. In the latest installment of the hippest wine & fashion collaboration, Belle Glos & Kenny Flowers up the game by offering a limited-edition wine meant to pair perfectly with their tasty print. Dress to impress in the summer heat, and have your fit match your red-waxed wine.

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Marysol Castro, Alex Lee, Hiral Patel, Giovanni Lago | June 2024

[H3] The Perfect Way To Celebrate National Rosé Day.

To celebrate this upcoming National Rosé Day, Executive Chef Manjit Manohar from The Regency Bar and Grill joins New York Living to share some delicious foods on the menu. He also shares what types of Rose pair perfectly with each meal.

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[H2] Forbes

Jeanette Hurt | June 2024

[H3] Father's Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Rosé Wines For Dad.

Real dads – or at least this writer’s real dad – drink pink wines. Here’s a roundup of palate-pleasing wines that are perfect for the barbecue, the backyard or even the golf course.

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[H1] Our Vineyards
Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from some of California’s top wine-growing regions. The vineyard locations can all be described as coastal, but the climate differences are significant, depending on the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each wine is crafted to distill the purest essence of the vineyard into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir.

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Vineyard Map

Taylor Lane

Dairyman

Eulenloch

Las Alturas

Clark & Telephone

Glasir Holt

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[H2] Taylor Lane

At less than six miles from the Pacific Ocean and subject to sometimes ruthless fog and winds, the Taylor Lane Vineyard can make growing grapes an act of faith.
To achieve full maturity at this coastal site, we paired the early-ripening Dijon clones with an adapted traditional Italian trellis system that carries the vine shoots across a nearly horizontal canopy. The trellis acts as a solar panel for maximum ripening and permits dappled sunlight throughout the day and excellent air circulation to the fruit; its height also lets us graze sheep for weed control.

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[H2] Dairyman

Situated in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley, Dairyman Vineyard’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean results in a cool morning fog and afternoon coastal breezes that elongate the growing season.
This gives us small, concentrated and flavorful berries, producing bright cherry characteristics, brown spices, and a keen minerality overlaid with a rich, velvety mouth feel. Once an old dairy farm, the pastureland was planted to Dijon clone Pinot Noir in 2000, preserving the deep agricultural history of the property.

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[H2] Eulenloch

The only AVA that straddles both Sonoma and Napa counties, Carneros owes its uniqueness to its location along San Pablo Bay—a tidal estuary forming the northern reaches of the San Francisco Bay. This 10-mile-wide bay offers persistent, cooling fog and unrelenting breezes, making Carneros the coolest, windiest district in the Napa Valley region.
Our Eulenloch Vineyard is located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley and is predominantly comprised of clay soils which retain water but are remarkably shallow. When combined with the cool coastal breeze, these characteristics provide us with ripe fruit that is complex and nuanced. Our Eulenloch Pinot Noir offers structure, suppleness, length, and depth.

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[H2] Las Alturas

Las Alturas, meaning the “heights” or “Heavens”, is located on one of the highest-plantable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, this pristine bench offers the Las Alturas Vineyard cool, coastal days with consistent sunshine and a foundation of Gloria sandy loam soil.
When planting this vineyard, we matched various Pinot Noir clones to individual slopes and soil attributes of the land. Our yields are deliberately kept low in order to preserve the fruit intensity these clonal choices have given us.

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[H2] Clark & Telephone

Clark & Telephone Vineyard, located near the corner of Clark Avenue and Telephone Road in the Santa Maria Valley, is cooled by wind and fog that snakes in from the Pacific Ocean along a channel of the Santa Maria River.
Established in 1972, the Clark & Telephone Vineyard was planted “own root” to the Martini clone. This heirloom clone of Pinot Noir, one of the first to grace the California coastlands, has become something of a lost treasure. The original vines at Clark & Telephone are the oldest producing vineyard in Santa Maria Valley to this day.

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[H2] Glasir Holt

Located near the western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA less than 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, our Glasir Holt vineyard harnesses the elements that are perfect for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
On the south side of the vineyard runs the Santa Ynez River and to the north, a calcareous hillside that has been carved out by ancient river flows, leaving the bench where we planted the vines rooted in layers of gypsum, sand and gravelly loam. Although our initial intentions were to grow only Pinot Noir here, a small portion of the land was nearly like crushed chalk, with a pH level reaching 9.5 (normal soils range from 5.5 to 7 pH). In this section we decided to plant Chardonnay in this very unique soil.
With the vines planted at a Northwest direction, this allows for the optimal amount of morning and afternoon sun light on the canopy and clusters. This high pH soil, extreme maritime impact, chilly summer days and mild nights provides optimum season dynamics for mineral driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

My goal with each of the Belle Glos pinot noirs is to express the genuine uniqueness of each site and to craft a layered, complex, fruit-forward and rich style that California’s coast should always be known for.
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Joseph Wagner, Owner and Winemaker

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Our Winemaking Style

[H3] Extended Hang Time

Copper Cane Winery has redefined the modern winery with our unique approach to the winemaking process. When green grapevine canes begin to lignify, or turn to winter hardy wood they take a copper hue, this color shift signals that the green vegetal character and harsh tannins have been purged from the vine and that the grapes are physiologically ripe. Only then are the grapes ready for harvest. This is why Copper Cane only works with grapes. We never buy juice or bulk wine because we want to control all aspects from the vineyard to the bottle.

[H3] Cryo-extraction

We use freezing methods, such as dry ice, to initiate the winemaking process upon harvesting in the vineyard. Dry ice is layered as the grapes are picked and the process of cryo-extraction begins, freezing the grape skins and allowing the cell walls within the skins (which is where color and flavor compounds are found) to rupture, beginning the extraction of the phenolics. This makes the color compounds and flavors more accessible during fermentation.

[H3] Destemming the Grape Clusters

Destemming consists of separating grapes from the stems. The process of removing the grape berries from the stems begins once the grapes have been harvested and bought in to the winery. Grape stems contain high concentrations of tannin, leaving them in the “must” (berries, juice, pulp, and seed) during cold soak and fermentation would result in a wine with harsh, green tannin. Removing this element allows us to showcase the natural lush fruit flavours we like to taste in our wines.

[H3] Extended Cold Fermentation

Cold fermentation is a technique where, as soon as the grapes and juice are in the tank, we quickly reduce the temperature of the grapes using cryo-extraction methods to near freezing, 20-30 degrees cooler than most wineries maintain. We also extend this period of cold fermentation to three to four weeks, where other wineries typically complete this in one week. Extended cold fermentation results in more supple tannins, lush fruit notes, and deeper, richer color.

[H3] Barrel Stripping

Before the wine can be placed in barrels for maturation, we have to pep them. Sulphur Water Soak, or extended steam treatment is our technique for slowly leaching out tannins and leaving behind the subtle oak nuances – such as toasted, vanilla, and delicious spice characters that we do not want in our wines. This eliminates the coarseness that a new barrel can contribute and maintains the elements we desire. We do not add water to our must/juice (no amelioration). We do not add sugar to our grapes (no chaptalization). We do not add acid to our grapes (no acidification).

[H1] Welcome to belleglos.com
Because your privacy is very important to us, we want you to understand our practices with regard to collecting and using your information both online and offline and the steps we take to safeguard it. This statement applies to Personally Identifiable Information collected from our customers. When this Privacy Policy uses the term “Personally Identifiable Information” it refers to information that lets us know the specifics of who you are and can be used to identify, contact or locate you. Personally Identifiable Information might include your name, mailing address, telephone number, mobile phone number, email address, and other identification and contact information. We may also collect certain financial information; whenever we do so, we will attempt to provide a link to this Policy so that you can confirm how this information will be used. With this information, we can fill your service and product orders and better provide you with personalized services. By visiting this website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please leave this website and do not use it.
“Non-Personally Identifiable Information” refers to information that does not identify a specific individual by itself or in combination with other information. We may gather certain information about you such as age, date of birth, gender, as well as consumer purchasing information based upon where you shop on any one of our websites. This information may be compiled and analyzed on both a personal and an aggregated basis. This information may include the website’s Uniform Resource Locator (“URL”) that you just came from, which URL you next go to, what browser you are using, and your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address. A URL is the global address of documents and other resources on the Internet. An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (“TCP/IP”) network, such as the Internet. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Internet, allowing Internet servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop.
We welcome any and all questions and feedback. For privacy-related issues, please contact us at:
Belle Glos LLC
Customer Service
PO Box 660
Rutherford CA 94573
Email: info@belleglos.com
[H2] Information We Collect
Personally Identifiable Information
We may collect personally Identifiable Information when you:
Place an order from our website
Return an item or make an exchange
Inquire about our services
Request product information
Create an account on our website
Participate in a marketing survey, promotion or event either online or offline
Correspond with us, or
Otherwise volunteer information.
[H3] Non-Personally Identifiable Information
Our website collects some non-personal information about you using clickstream technology, so it may not be readily apparent to you that it is being collected. Non-Personally Identifiable Information is not combined with Personally Identifiable Information.
[H3] Use of Data We Collect
[H3] Personally Identifiable Information
At Belle Glos, we always want to provide you with the best possible shopping experience and fulfill your orders exactly as you have requested. In order to do this, we use your Personally Identifiable Information to allow us to:
Process and track your order;
Provide the services you request;
Contact you about the status of an order;
Send you catalogs or promotional offers we believe will be of interest to you;
Identify your product preferences;
Customize our communications to you;
Provide information concerning product recalls or products you have purchased; and
Improve our merchandise selection and customer service.
Your email address may be shared with third parties with which we have advertising and promotional agreements. Instructions for unsubscribing from any newsletters, promotions or non-transactional related emails are included in every email.
[H3] Non-Personally Identifiable Information
We use the Non-Personally Identifiable Information from our customers and other visitors that we collect through our Google statistics package in a manner that does not personally identify any individual. We use Non-Personally Identifiable Information to make our website more interesting and useful to you. We also track the pages or documents accessed within our website. This information is collected for systems administration and for analyzing and improving the value of the material available on our website. This Non-Personally Identifiable Information is used to help our advertising partners or our site design teams create advertisements our visitors and customers might like.
Cookies: Like many other commercial sites, our website utilizes standard technologies called “cookies” to collect information about how our website is used. A cookie is a small data text file, that a website stores on your computer’s hard drive (if your web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identify you to us. Cookies are designed to help a website recognize a user’s browser as a previous visitor and thus save and remember any preferences that may have been set while the user was browsing the site. A cookie cannot be read by a website other than the one that set the cookie. Cookies can securely store a customer’s password, personalize home pages, identify which parts of a site have been visited or keep track of selections, such as those selected in a “shopping cart.” For instance, cookies allow us to prepopulate (or fill in) an email field with your email address if you revisit one of our website and place an order. A cookie cannot retrieve any other data from your hard drive, pass on a computer virus, or capture your email address.
We send a cookie to your hard drive when you make an order to record the product name, category of product that you ordered, the amount paid, the order number and any referral codes. No Personally Identifiable Information is recorded. When you click through to our website from a promotional email, our third-party advertising service partner may send a cookie to your hard drive recording your IP address and other related information.
[H3] Information We Share with Others
[H3] Our Contractors
We contract with other companies (such as shippers and website developers) to provide certain services to Belle Glos to fulfill orders, provide contests and create our website. In some instances, these contractors may have access to Personally Identifiable Information but they are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of the information and to use it only for purposes of carrying out the business of Belle Glos.
These companies are prohibited by contract from using this information for their own marketing purposes or from sharing this information with anyone other than Belle Glos.
[H3] Third Parties
Your personally identifiable information is never shared with any third party (except as described above to our contractors who use it ONLY to carry out Belle Glos business.)
You may also “opt-in/opt out” of certain uses of your personal information as well as review or request changes to your personal information by sending an email to us at: info@belleglos.com.
[H3] Disclosure Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above policies, we may disclose your personal information to appropriate third parties if we are required to do so by law or we believe that such action is necessary:
To comply with legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena or court order;
To protect the company’s rights and property;
To investigate reports of fraud or of users sending material using a false e-mail address or users sending harassing, threatening, or abusive messages;
To protect against misuse or unauthorized use of our website; or
During emergencies, such as when we believe someone’s physical safety is at risk.
[H3] Your Choices
We offer choices about the types of information you receive from us. If you prefer not to receive product information or other communications from Belle Glos or if you prefer to receive them less frequently, please contact us at info@belleglos.com.
Please be sure to provide us your exact name and address, or the mailing label from your catalog, so that we can be sure to identify you correctly. Because mailings are planned in advance, it may take several weeks for your request to become effective. If, due to human error, you continue to receive unwanted communications, please contact us again and we will make every effort to correct the situation.
[H3] Email Use
When you provide us your email address, we may send you emails necessary to process your order or respond to a request. For example, after you place an order at any of our websites you will receive an email confirmation and, in most cases, an email with package tracking information.
[H3] Links to Other Websites
Occasionally we provide links on our website to other sites we think you will enjoy. These sites operate independently of Belle Glos and have established their own privacy and security policies. Belle Glos does not have any control over the privacy practices of these sites. For the best online experience, we strongly encourage you to review these policies at any site you visit.
[H3] Security
It is our intent to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information that we have collected from you. We employ reasonable security measures to protect the security of the information you submit to us. We limit the information we provide to outside companies with whom we contract to only what they need to carry out their responsibilities. When you make a purchase, request product information or create an account on our website, your transactional information is transmitted in a safe, encrypted format. We maintain the data you provide, along with a record of your purchases, in a secure database. We also encourage our partners and service providers to adopt and follow stringent consumer privacy policies.
[H3] Privacy of Children on Our Website
It is our policy not to collect Personally Identifiable Information from any person under 13 because children are not permitted to use this website, and we request that children under the age of 13 not submit any Personally Identifiable Information to us through the website. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered Personally Identifiable Information from children under 13, we will promptly remove such information from our records.
[H3] Policy Changes
Belle Glos may modify this Privacy Policy at any time in our discretion without notice. Your use of this website will be conditioned upon the Privacy Policy that is posted on our site at the time of your use. In addition, please be sure to review our Terms of Use before proceeding to use our website.
[H3] Special Notice to California Residents
Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents have the right to request and receive from us, once per year and free of charge, information about the personal information we have disclosed (if any) to third parties for their marketing purposes during the previous calendar year, and a description of the categories of personal information shared. To make such a request, please send an email to info@belleglos.com including the phrase “California Privacy Request” in the subject line, and provide us with your name, postal address and email address.
[H3] Questions or Comments
For questions, comments or assistance, we invite you to contact us at our email or physical address at the beginning of this Policy.