At GroceryBrands.co.uk, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and related UK privacy laws.
1. Who We Are
Website Owner: GroceryBrands.co.uk
Contact Email: email@grocerybrands.co.uk
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
A) Data collected automatically (via cookies, logs, analytics)
- IP address (often in anonymised or shortened form depending on settings)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring pages (where you came from)
- Basic site interaction data (to understand how the site is used)
B) Data you provide to us (when you contact us)
- Name (if you choose to provide it)
- Email address
- Any message or details you submit through the contact form or by email
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Understand how visitors use the site and improve content and structure
- Monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues
- Respond to messages and enquiries
- Help protect the site against spam, abuse, and security threats
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Depending on the situation, we process your data under one or more of these legal bases:
- Consent: for non-essential cookies/analytics (where required)
- Legitimate interests: to run, secure, and improve the website
- Legal obligation: if we must comply with a legal requirement
- Contract / pre-contract steps: if you request something that requires a response or action
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly and to understand website traffic and usage.
- You may see a cookie banner on your first visit, allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You can manage cookie settings through the cookie banner (where available) and your browser settings.
For more details, please see our cookie policy:
https://grocerybrands.co.uk/cookie-policy-uk/
6. Analytics and Third-Party Tools
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand site usage and improve performance. These tools may use cookies and collect usage information.
Where required, analytics cookies are only used after you provide consent via the cookie banner.
7. Embedded Content and External Links
Some pages may include embedded content (for example: videos, images, or social posts). Embedded content behaves similarly to visiting the external website directly, and those websites may collect data about you and use their own cookies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you interact with.
8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share limited data only when:
- It is necessary to operate the website using trusted service providers (for example: hosting, analytics, spam protection)
- We are legally required to do so
- It is needed to detect or prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
9. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
- Contact messages may be retained for a reasonable time to respond and keep records of communication
- Technical logs and analytics data are kept only as needed for performance, security, and reporting
You may request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
10. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict processing in certain situations
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to make a data request, contact us at:
email@grocerybrands.co.uk
https://grocerybrands.co.uk/