PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: March 01 2025

Welcome to the UK Food Council website (www.foodcouncil.uk). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

• Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us or subscribing to newsletters.
  
  

2. How We Collect Your Information

We collect personal data through:

• Forms on our website (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups).

• Cookies and tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

• Direct communications (e.g., email, phone calls).
  
  

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries and provide support.

• To send newsletters and updates (with your consent).

• To improve our website and user experience.

• To comply with legal obligations.
  
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary:

• Service Providers: To assist with website operations (e.g., hosting, email delivery).

• Legal Compliance: If required by law or to protect our rights.
  
  

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which we collected it, or to comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or delete your personal data.

• Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: [secretariat@foodcouncil.uk]

7. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. 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.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

UK Food Council
Website: www.foodcouncil.uk
Email: [secretariat@foodcouncil.uk]

Thank you for trusting the UK Food Council with your information.