Privacy Policy

Hungry Tables Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28.04.2025
Last Updated: 28.04.2025

At Hungry Tables, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you use our website and services, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Hungry Tables is the data controller responsible for the personal information you provide through our platform. Our contact details are as follows:

• Email: hello@hungrytables.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Data:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (when you register for an account or subscribe to our newsletter), birthday and anniversary dates for celebrations.
• Payment Information: Payment details for purchases (processed securely by third-party payment providers).
• Account Information: Username, password, and profile information (when you create an account).

Non-Personal Data:

• Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and app, including pages viewed, time spent, and links clicked.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: Deliver dining discounts, event notifications, and personalised content.
• To Process Transactions: Handle payments and manage billing.
• To Communicate with You: Send updates, newsletters, and offers related to our platform.
• To Improve Our Services: Analyse usage data to improve our website functionality and user experience.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: Ensure we comply with applicable laws, such as accounting or anti-fraud regulations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data

We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases under GDPR:

• Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or register for our services.
• Contractual Necessity: When processing your personal data to fulfil a contract, such as providing access to the platform or processing payments.
• Legal Obligation: When we must comply with a legal requirement, such as tax or accounting regulations.
• Legitimate Interests: For purposes such as improving our services, provided that your rights do not override these interests.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal and reporting obligations. Specifically:

• Account Information: Retained as long as your account remains active.
• Payment Information: Retained only for the duration of processing payments, unless a longer retention is required for legal reasons.
• Marketing Data: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw your consent.

When personal data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymise it in compliance with legal standards.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service Providers: Such as payment processors, email platforms, and hosting providers (e.g., GoDaddy) who process data on our behalf.
• Legal Authorities: If required to comply with legal obligations or respond to legal requests.

7. International Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside the UK or EEA (European Economic Area), we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, to protect your information.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• You have the right to withdraw consent and object to direct marketing. Additionally, you can request:
• · Access to your personal data or a copy of it.
• · Corrections or deletions of your data.
• · The cessation of active data processing.
• · Your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transmission to another organization.
• These rights may be subject to limitations in certain situations, such as legal requirements or compelling legitimate interests.
• Hungry Tables does not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects for users.
• If you believe we have not handled your personal data correctly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hungrytables.co.uk.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with an updated effective date,

13. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may also contact our Data Privacy Manager at Email: hello@hungrytables.co.uk

14. Key Considerations:

GDPR Compliance: Hungry Table adheres to GDPR guidelines for data protection, including users’ rights to access, rectification, and erasure of data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above.

Third-Party Services: We may use third-party services, such as email providers and analytics platforms, to facilitate communications and improve our website's functionality. These third parties are bound by contractual obligations to protect your information.

User Consent: By signing up for updates or providing personal data, you are granting us consent to use your information as described in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

Business Information
The Hungry Tables website and application are operated by Dinetech Ltd, a limited company registered in the United Kingdom.