Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
The Food Perspective ("we," "our," or "us") operates this educational website. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information in compliance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws.
Information We Collect
Contact Form Data
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Message content
We collect this information solely to respond to your content-related inquiries. This data is processed based on your consent when you submit the form.
Essential Cookies
We use only essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality, specifically:
- A cookie to remember your cookie notice acknowledgment, stored in your browser's local storage
We do not use:
- Analytics cookies
- Marketing cookies
- Tracking cookies
- Third-party advertising cookies
- Social media cookies
Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
- Personal health information
- Dietary habits or food preferences
- Body weight or health measurements
- Location data beyond country-level for contact purposes
- Behavioral tracking data
- Analytics or usage statistics
How We Use Your Information
Contact form data is used exclusively to:
- Respond to your inquiries about educational content
- Provide clarification on information presented on this website
- Address technical issues you report
We do not use your information for:
- Marketing communications
- Selling or sharing with third parties
- Profiling or automated decision-making
- Any purpose beyond responding to your specific inquiry
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry, typically no longer than 90 days unless ongoing correspondence requires extended retention. After this period, your data is permanently deleted.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties. Your contact information remains confidential and is accessed only by authorized personnel responding to inquiries.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information provided below.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Services
This website uses Bootstrap CSS and jQuery libraries via Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for functionality. These services may process technical information such as IP addresses according to their own privacy policies. We do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or social media integration services.
Children's Privacy
This website provides general educational information suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately for deletion.
International Data Transfers
Your data is processed within the United Kingdom. If international transfers become necessary, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in compliance with UK GDPR requirements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
Contact Us About Privacy
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us:
The Food Perspective
16 Hawthorn Crescent
Cardiff, CF14 2NA
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7879 412 693
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data appropriately, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's supervisory authority for data protection:
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF
Website: ico.org.uk