🔒 Privacy Policy

How we protect and use your information

📊 Information We Collect

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.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

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.

🤝 Information Sharing

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.

🍪 Cookies and Tracking

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.

🔐 Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure database storage with access controls
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

📍 Location Data

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.

👤 Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Ask us to correct any inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
  • Object: Object to processing of your personal data in certain situations
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

🔄 Data Retention

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.

👶 Children's Privacy

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.

🌍 International Transfers

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:

  • Adequacy decisions by the UK/EU authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses approved by regulatory authorities
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

📝 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date below
  • For material changes, providing additional notice on our homepage

📞 Contact Us

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.