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Terms & Conditions

Introduction
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‍Welcome to the TasteBuddy website. By accessing or using this site, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the website.
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‍Definitions

"Website" refers to TasteBuddy's official site and its associated pages."User" refers to any individual or entity accessing or using the website."Content" refers to all information, materials, images, and data available on the website."Partners" refers to dining establishments and organisations collaborating with TasteBuddy, including those utilising advertising opportunities on this website.
‍Use of the Website

Eligibility: The website is intended for use by individuals aged 18 and older.

‍Permitted Use: Users may use the website for informational purposes only and agree not to misuse the site.

‍Intellectual Property
‍All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, and trademarks, is owned or licensed by TasteBuddy. Unauthorised use of any content is prohibited.

‍Third-Party Links
‍This website may include links to external websites. TasteBuddy is not responsible for the content or accuracy of third-party websites, nor does it endorse any products or services offered on them.

‍Disclaimer of Warranties
‍TasteBuddy endeavours to provide accurate information on this website; however:
We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information provided. Content is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.

‍Limitation of Liability
TasteBuddy shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from:The use or inability to use this website.Any errors or omissions in the content provided.

‍Privacy
‍Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your data.

‍Prohibited Activities
‍Users agree not to:
Use the website for any unlawful purposes.Interfere with the website’s functionality or attempt unauthorised access.

‍Modification of Terms
‍TasteBuddy reserves the right to update these terms and conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

‍Governing Law
‍These terms are governed by the laws of the United Kingdom, and any disputes will be resolved in accordance with these laws.

‍Contact Us

‍For enquiries regarding these terms and conditions, please contact us at info@taste-buddy.co.uk.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date 02nd June 2025
Introduction
At TasteBuddy, we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website: www.taste-buddy.co.uk.

1. Who We Are
This website is operated by TASTE BUDDY LTD. The data controller responsible for your personal data. Contact Details:
   - Registered Business Address: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF
   - Email: info@taste-buddy.co.uk
   - Data Protection Officer (if applicable): Alex Davis; info@taste-buddy.co.uk

2. What Data We Collect
a. Non-Personal Data (collected automatically):
   - Browser type and version- Device type and operating system-
    Pages visited on our site
   - Time and date of visit
   - IP address (used for analytics and anonymised where applicable)
b. Personal Data (only if you provide it):
   - Your name and email address if you contact us directly
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3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes, using the legal bases as outlined under UK GDPR:
   - Responding to enquiries (Consent)
   - Improving website performance (Legitimate interests)
   - Website analytics via cookies (Consent where applicable)
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4. Cookies We use cookies to:
   - Ensure basic website functionality
   - Analyse website traffic (via Google Analytics)
You can manage your cookie preferences by adjusting your browser settings. For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
We will ask for your consent where required before setting non-essential cookies.

5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.
   - Analytics data is stored for no longer than 18 months.
   - Emails or contact form submissions are kept for 12 months, unless legally required to retain them       longer.
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6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party tools such as Google Analytics, which may collect anonymised data. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their use of your data and recommend reviewing their terms.

Where third-party services transfer data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Your Rights
You have the following rights under UK data protection laws:
   - The right to be informed
   - The right of access to your data
   - The right to rectification
    - The right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
    - The right to restrict processing
    - The right to data portability
    - The right to object to processing
    - The right not to be subject to automated decision-making

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@taste-buddy.co.uk.

8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we process your data, please contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.ukPhone: 0303 123 1113

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Please check back regularly.