Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
The Board Kitchen ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
The Board Kitchen
47 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BN, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 1225 462830
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us:
- Name, email address and message content when you use our contact form
Information collected automatically:
- IP address, browser type, device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, referral sources
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and contact form submissions
- To improve our website content and user experience
- To comply with legal obligations
- To send editorial updates if you have opted in
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
- Legitimate Interest: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests and does not override your rights
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with the law
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:
- Hosting providers: For website operation and maintenance
- Legal authorities: If required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. Contact form data is retained for up to 24 months.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Erase your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restrict processing
- Data portability
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. International Transfers
Your data may be processed by third-party services located outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction.
10. Third-Party Links
This website contains links to The Chopping Block Shop and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Complaints
If you have concerns about our data processing, you may contact the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Website: ico.org.uk
Phone: 0303 123 1113