Thanks for visiting Foodfantasy. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect about you when you use https://foodfantasy.co.uk/, how we use it, and the choices you have. If anything here isn’t clear, please email us at grabieljack@gmail.com — we’re happy to help.
What we collect
Information you provide directly:
- Contact details (e.g., name, email) when you email us, submit a form, or subscribe to updates.
- Content you share (e.g., comments, recipe feedback, photos), if such features are available.
Information we collect automatically:
- Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time on page, referring URL, and general location (city/region level), collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Cookie preferences and consent choices.
If we ever offer accounts, newsletters, or community features, we’ll collect only what’s needed to run those features and will explain it at the point of collection.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:
- Keep the site running securely and smoothly.
- Understand what content is useful so we can improve it.
- Remember your preferences (like cookie choices).
You can control cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, via our cookie banner or preferences tool. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site functions. If we use third‑party cookies (e.g., analytics), we’ll tell you and seek consent where required.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to messages, questions, and collaboration requests.
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- Send optional updates or newsletters if you’ve asked for them (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Keep our Site safe, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations.
- Analyse aggregate trends so we can create better recipes and guides.
We do not sell your personal information.
Legal bases (UK/EEA)
When we process personal data under UK GDPR (and, where relevant, EU GDPR), we rely on:
- Your consent (e.g., marketing emails, non‑essential cookies).
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, basic analytics, improving content) where these do not override your rights.
- Performance of a contract (e.g., if you purchase or sign up for a service we offer).
- Legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests).
Sharing your information
We share personal data only when needed:
- Service providers: trusted vendors that host our site, send emails, provide analytics, or help us run the Site. They process data on our instructions and must protect it.
- Legal and safety: if the law requires it, or to protect our rights and users.
- Business changes: if we reorganise, merge, or transfer the Site, information may move to a new operator under the same protections.
We may link to third‑party sites (for example, tools, products, or partners). Their privacy practices are their own, so please check their policies.
International transfers
Some providers may be located outside the UK/EEA. When data is transferred internationally, we use safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (as adopted in the UK where relevant), or other lawful mechanisms.
Data retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed:
- Emails and queries: typically up to 24 months after we’ve resolved your request.
- Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe or your address bounces.
- Analytics data: kept in aggregated or de‑identified form where possible.
We may keep information longer if required by law, to resolve disputes, or to maintain security records.
Your choices and rights
You can:
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails any time via the link in the email or by contacting us.
- Control cookies through your browser or our cookie settings (where available).
- Ask us to access, correct, update, delete, or restrict your personal data.
- Object to certain processing (especially where we rely on legitimate interests).
- Withdraw consent where we rely on it (this won’t affect past processing).
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
Children’s privacy
Foodfantasy is not directed at children under 13, and we don’t knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us so we can delete it. Where consent is needed for teens, we follow the applicable local rules (in the UK, age 13+).
Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data (for example, encryption in transit, limited access, and secure hosting). No website is 100% secure, but we work to keep risks low and review our safeguards regularly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as our Site or laws change. When we do, we’ll revise the date at the top and post the new version here. If the changes are significant, we’ll make that clear on the Site or contact you if we have your email.