Privacy Policy for The Grumbling Gut

Effective Date: 27/02/2025

At The Grumbling Gut, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy. By accessing or using our website, The Grumbling Gut ("we," "us," or "our"), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Identification Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Social media handles (if provided)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, surveys, or sign-ups

Non-Personal Identification Information:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited on the website
• Time spent on the site
• Referring URL
• Device type
• Cookies (see Cookie Policy below)

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• To send newsletters, updates, and information regarding The Grumbling Gut
• To improve and personalize your user experience
• To analyse website usage and enhance website functionality
• To process transactions and manage payments if applicable
• To send promotional content or offers (if you have subscribed to our mailing list)

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal information seriously and use reasonable measures to protect it. These include:

• Encryption of sensitive data transmitted through the website
• Regular monitoring for any unauthorized access or data breaches
• Limiting access to personal information to only authorized personnel

However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. A cookie is a small file stored on your device that helps us recognize your preferences and improve site functionality. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that some features of the website may not work properly if you disable cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to analyse website traffic and user behavior. These third parties may collect, store, and process data on their own servers. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information on how they handle your data.

Additionally, if you choose to interact with links to external websites on our site (such as through affiliate links), please note that those websites have their own privacy policies, which are not governed by The Grumbling Gut. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)
• Restriction of Processing: Request restriction of processing your personal data
• Objection to Processing: Object to the processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured format

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at thegrumblinggut@outlook.com.

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:

The Grumbling Gut
Email: thegrumblinggut@outlook.com
Website: www.thegrumblinggut.com