Location Data: We may request your location to help find nearby pubs. This is only used during your session and is not stored permanently.
Beer Reports: When you submit a gluten free beer report, we collect the pub information, beer details, and optional photos you provide.
Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our site is used, helping us improve the experience for all users.
Technical Data: Standard web logs including IP addresses, browser information, and page visits for security and performance monitoring.
Provide Our Service: To show you relevant pubs and gluten free beer options in your area.
Community Database: Your beer reports help build our community database of gluten free options.
Site Improvement: Analytics help us understand which features are most useful and where we can improve.
Security: To protect against abuse, spam, and maintain the quality of our database.
Public Information: Pub names, locations, and beer information you report becomes part of our public database to help other coeliacs.
No Personal Data Sales: We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers (like Google Analytics) who help us operate the site.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety.
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including search preferences and session management.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies help us understand site usage patterns.
Preference Cookies: Remember your search settings and location preferences for a better experience.
See our Cookie Policy for detailed information about cookies we use.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
Your Choice: Location access is entirely optional and requires your explicit permission.
Session Only: Your precise location is only used during your current session and is not permanently stored.
General Areas: We may store general area information (like "Manchester" or "London") to improve our service.
Control: You can disable location services in your browser settings at any time.
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Beer Reports: Pub and beer information is retained indefinitely to maintain our community database.
Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data is retained for up to 26 months for statistical analysis.
Technical Logs: Server logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and performance monitoring.
Session Data: Temporary session information is deleted when you close your browser.
Our service is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your data may be processed outside the UK/EEA by our service providers (such as Google Analytics). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place through:
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: legal@coeliacslikebeer.co.uk
Address: Coming soon
Data Protection Officer: Coming soon
Last Updated: January 2025
This policy complies with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 requirements.