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Our website address is: https://foodfindershub.co.uk.
Privacy Policy For Food Finders Hub
Effective Date: 25/11/2024
Last Updated: 25/11/2024
Food Finders Hub values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Food Finders Hub, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Information You Provide:
• Account Information: When you add a listing or contact us, you may provide personal data such as your name, email address, and business information (e.g., farm shop name, location, and produce details).
• Communications: If you contact us directly (e.g., via email at admin@foodhubfinders.co.uk), we collect the content of your message and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information:
When you use our platform, we may collect certain data automatically, including:
• Device Information: Information about your device (e.g., browser type, operating system, IP address).
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our platform, such as pages viewed and search queries.
1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
• To provide, operate, and maintain our platform.
• To allow users to add, search, and view listings of farm shops and fresh produce.
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing updates.
• To monitor and improve our platform’s performance, functionality, and security.
• To comply with legal obligations.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
3.1 With Other Users:
• Information included in your listing (e.g., farm shop name, location, contact details) will be publicly available to users searching for local food sources.
3.2 With Service Providers:
• We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in maintaining and improving our platform (e.g., hosting and analytics providers).
3.3 Legal Requirements:
• We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order).
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
4.1 Access and Correction:
• You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
4.2 Deletion:
• You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain information.
4.3 Opt-Out of Communications:
• You can opt-out of receiving non-essential communications by contacting us at admin@foodhubfinders.co.uk.
4.4 Cookie Preferences:
• You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at admin@foodhubfinders.co.uk.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Food Finders Hub is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will take steps to delete it.
9. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United Kingdom, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the UK or other countries with different data protection laws. By using our platform, you consent to such transfers.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. Continued use of our platform constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: admin@foodhubfinders.co.uk
Thank you for using Food Finders Hub! Your trust and privacy are important to us.