Our Privacy Policy
At Brew for Two, we value your privacy as much as we value a perfect cup of coffee, and we’re committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data as you explore our guides to the finest UK casino cafes, London casino breakfasts, and the most exquisite casino afternoon tea across the UK. Please read it carefully.
What Personal Data We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, such as when you comment, subscribe, or contact us, including your name and email address, similar to signing up for a loyalty card at The Hippodrome Cafe. This allows us to personalise your experience and provide the services you request.
Information You Provide Voluntarily
This includes data you actively give us. For example:
- When you subscribe to our newsletter for the latest reviews.
- When you submit a comment on a blog post, such as one about a London casino breakfast spot.
- When you contact us via email with an enquiry.
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our site, certain technical information is automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, and device information. This is standard practice for most websites and helps us with basic administration and security.
How We Use Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies, like many websites you visit for booking afternoon tea, to remember your preferences and understand how you use our site, enhancing your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device.
Essential Website Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They show us which pages are popular, like a review of The Hippodrome Casino cafe, helping us improve our content.
Our Use of Analytics Services
We use services like Google Analytics to understand overall trends, such as which reviews of London casino breakfast spots are most popular, helping us improve our content. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
Purpose of Analytics
The insights we gain allow us to tailor our editorial focus, ensuring we cover the topics you care about most, from the best afternoon tea in the UK to hidden cafe gems.
Anonymous Data Collection
We configure our analytics to respect your privacy, focusing on overall trends rather than the activity of identifiable individuals. You can also manage your cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Sharing Data with Third-Party Services
We only share data with trusted third parties essential to our blog’s operation, such as our email newsletter provider (like Mailchimp) or our web hosting service, under strict agreements. These partners are prohibited from using your information for any other purpose.
Service Providers
Our key service providers include:
- Mailchimp: To manage and send our email newsletters.
- Web Hosting & Platform Providers: To keep our website running securely.
- Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis, as mentioned above.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities within the United Kingdom.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have rights including access, correction, and deletion of your data. You can opt out of marketing emails anytime, just as you could unsubscribe from updates from a casino hotel’s mailing list. Under the UK GDPR, your key rights include:
Right to Access and Control
You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, to correct inaccuracies, or to request its deletion in certain circumstances.
Right to Object and Complain
You can object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing. If you have a concern about our data practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out here, such as maintaining your blog subscription, or as required by UK law. We regularly review and delete data that is no longer needed.
Retention Periods
For example, data associated with an active newsletter subscription is kept until you unsubscribe. Comment data may be retained indefinitely to maintain the continuity of blog discussions.
Data Deletion
You can request the deletion of your personal data by contacting us at [email protected]. We will action valid requests in accordance with our legal obligations.
How to Contact Us
For any questions about this policy or your data, please contact our team directly via the email address provided; we aim to respond as promptly as a good barista serves your order.
Primary Contact Method
For all privacy-related requests, including data access or deletion, please email us at: [email protected].
Data Protection Enquiries
We are responsible for the data we collect and process. Our operations are based within the United Kingdom, and we adhere to the data protection laws applicable here, including the UK GDPR.
This policy underscores our ongoing commitment to transparency and protecting your privacy as we explore the UK’s casino cafe scene together. It may be updated periodically, so please check back for the latest version.