Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 08, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Sherwood Villa Sauce ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit our website www.sherwoodvillasauce.co.uk (the "Website"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Sherwood Villa Sauce is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our registered address is Sherwood Villa Sauce, Sherwood Villa, Mochdre Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4JD. You can contact us at sherwoodvillasauce@gmail.com or 07535900529.

2. Data We Collect

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

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other details you provide when you contact us, sign up for newsletters, or create an account.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and other technical details collected via cookies or analytics tools.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.

  • Marketing and Communication Preferences: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications and how you interact with them.

We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, religion, or political opinions) unless explicitly stated.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect your data when you:

  • Visit our Website and interact with its features.

  • Fill out forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter sign-ups).

  • Consent to cookies or similar technologies.

  • Contact us via email, phone, or other channels.

  • Engage with us through third-party services (e.g., social media platforms).

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes, based on the legal grounds outlined:

Purpose Legal Basis To provide and improve our Website Legitimate interests (to operate and enhance our services) To respond to your inquiries Contract (to fulfill your request) or legitimate interests To send marketing communications Consent (where you have opted in) To comply with legal obligations Legal obligation To analyze Website usage Consent (via cookie consent) or legitimate interests

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

6. Sharing Your Data

We may share your personal data with:

  • Service Providers: Third parties who provide services such as hosting, analytics, or marketing (e.g., Google Analytics, Mailchimp), acting as data processors under our instructions.

  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to a third party.

We ensure all third parties comply with UK GDPR and have appropriate data protection measures in place.

7. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected by:

  • Transferring to countries with an adequacy decision from the UK government.

  • Using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other approved mechanisms to safeguard your data.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).

  • Restriction: Restrict how we process your data.

  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at sherwoodvillasauce@gmail.com. We will respond within one month, though this may be extended for complex requests.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. For example:

  • Contact form data: Retained for 1 year after your last interaction.

  • Analytics data: Retained for 12 months.

  • Marketing data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal data.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Website or contacting you directly.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

Sherwood Villa Sauce
sherwoodvillasauce@gmail.com
07535900529
Sherwood Villa Sauce, Sherwood Villa, Mochdre Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 4JD

14. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Address: Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF