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Foodwise Privacy Policy

This privacy policy sets out how Foodwise Ltd uses and protects any information that you give Foodwise Ltd when you use this website.

Foodwise Ltd is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Foodwise Ltd may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1st June 2014.

Cookies

When you use the website, mobile site, application, electronic newsletter or widget that links to this Cookie Policy (collectively, the “Site”), we use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver and improve the site, and to display relevant content, products, services and advertising. We do not collect any Personally Identifiable Information unless you have voluntarily provided it to us (for example, by providing login/profile information or a password, or providing us with information as part of any registration with our Site).

By using the site, you agree that we can use these technologies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you have any further queries or requests, please contact us at [email protected]

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file which is placed on your device when you visit a website. The file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

Cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. Such a cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

Most web browsers automatically accept some cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Some cookies that identify you will also be required if you wish to register with us, log in or to post comments on this website and those that are necessary for this website to function in the way described to you.

Note also that third party cookies might be downloaded onto your device as a result of your use of this website, for example if you were to send information from this website to your social media account your account may require the use of such cookies to enable this transfer to take place. These cookies are not under our control and we disclaim any responsibility for the acts of third party cookies.

Permission

We will obtain your consent to the processing of information about you. Usually this consent will be inferred from the situation in which you give this information. For example if you register with us you will necessarily be supplying us information against which we can identify at future log ins. However in respect of taking your personal contact information from you for the purposes of direct marketing products to you we will give you the option of not accepting such marketing. In those instances we will hold information showing that you have made such an election.

What we might collect

Depending on the type of contact we have with you (for example whether you are registering with us or you are merely browsing) we might collect the following types of information:

  • Name and job title
  • Contact information including email address
  • Demographic information such as post code, preferences and interests
  • Other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services
  • We may periodically send promotional email about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided
  • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail
  • We may use the information to customise the website according to your interests

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to enable you to visit other websites of interest easily. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

  • If you are asked to supply your personal information on this website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you want the information to be used by us for direct marketing purposes
  • If you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at [email protected]

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your explicit permission or are required to by law. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the relevant Data Protection legislation in force at the time. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Foodwise Ltd 26 John Archer Way, SW18 2TQ

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

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