Privacy Policy for Yorkshire Pudd

At Yorkshire Pudd, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled securely and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or communicate with us electronically.

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices outlined here.

We may update this policy periodically, so please check this page for any changes.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

Information You Provide to Us:

  • When you fill out forms, register for updates, or make a purchase, we may collect your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information.

Information We Collect Automatically:

  • Details about your visits to our site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, traffic data, location data, and pages viewed.

Communication Data:

  • Information you provide when contacting us via email or other electronic methods.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide the information, products, or services you request.
  • To improve our website, personalise your experience, and deliver targeted content.
  • To communicate with you about updates, new products, or promotional offers (with your consent).
  • To fulfil legal obligations and safeguard our website from fraud or security threats.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent: Where you have given explicit consent (e.g., for email marketing).
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide products or services you have requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, prevent fraud, or secure our website.
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and collect statistical data about website usage. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site, allowing us to improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
  • Marketing Cookies: Enable us and advertisers to deliver personalised ads.

Managing Cookies:

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties except under the following circumstances:

  • To trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • To comply with legal obligations or enforce our terms of use.
  • To prevent fraud or protect security.

6. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions, to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and purpose of processing.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction: Limit processing of your data.
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider.
  • Objection: Object to data processing for certain purposes (e.g., marketing).
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@yorkshirepudd.co.uk. We aim to respond within one month.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

11. Advertising and Analytics

We work with third-party advertisers and analytics providers who may collect non-personally identifiable information about your browsing habits to deliver targeted ads. For more information about behavioural advertising and how to opt out, visit www.AboutAds.info or www.YourOnlineChoices.eu.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal or regulatory requirements or our practices. The “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

13. Contacting Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal data, please get in touch with us:

Yorkshire Pudd
Email: info@yorkshirepudd.co.uk

Last Updated: December 2024

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