This policy explains how Culinary Curated ("we", "us") collects and uses personal data, in line with the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We are the data controller for data collected on this website.
What we collect
- Contact form: your name, email address and message.
- Newsletter: your email address and your consent to receive emails.
- Orders: your name, delivery address, email, phone number and order details, collected at checkout.
- Technical data: IP address, browser and device information, used to run the site and prevent fraud.
Payment card details are processed by our payment providers and are never stored by us.
Why we use your data (lawful bases)
- To reply to your enquiries — legitimate interests.
- To send marketing emails — your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
- To fulfil orders — performance of a contract.
- To prevent fraud and spam — legitimate interests.
Cookies
We use essential cookies and local storage needed to run the site, the cart and checkout, and to remember your cookie choice. Optional analytics or marketing cookies are only used if you click "Accept" in our cookie banner.
Third-party processors
- Shopify — online store, checkout and order management.
- Payment processors (e.g. card processors, PayPal) — payment handling.
- Fulfilment suppliers — shipping your order.
Some processors may be located outside the UK/EEA; where this happens, transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or the UK International Data Transfer Addendum.
How long we keep data
Contact messages are kept for up to 24 months. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Order records are kept as required by tax law.
Your rights
You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or object to processing of your data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us. You may also complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ico.org.uk) or your local supervisory authority.