Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: 24th January 2025

Baked Salt ("we," "our," "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website, www.bakedsalt.co.uk, or engage with our services. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Company Details

Business Name: Baked Salt
Address: 36 Reynolds Place, Blackheath, London, SE3 8SX
Contact Email: janie@bakedsalt.co.uk

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following personal data when you interact with our website or services:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

This information is collected through our website’s contact form.

3. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process your data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form.

  • To communicate with you about our services.

  • To analyze website usage for improvements and performance insights using cookies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your personal data:

  • Consent: When you voluntarily submit information via our contact form.

  • Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill your inquiry or booking.

  • Legitimate Interest: For the improvement of our services and website functionality.

5. Use of Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior.

  • Improve user experience and website performance.

Our website utilizes Google Analytics and Google Search Console for keyword tracking, query analysis, and page visit metrics. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

6. Sharing Your Data with Third Parties

We may share your data with the following third-party services:

  • Mailchimp: For email marketing purposes.

  • Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and performance.

  • Squarespace: As our website hosting provider to securely store your data.

We ensure that these providers comply with data protection regulations.

7. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Hosting your data on secure servers via Squarespace.

  • Limiting access to your data to authorized personnel only.

Your data is retained unless you request deletion.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request updates to incorrect or incomplete data.

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data.

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of receiving newsletters or other communications.

To exercise your rights, email us at janie@bakedsalt.co.uk.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer your data to the United States when using Mailchimp for email marketing. Mailchimp complies with applicable data transfer standards to safeguard your data.

10. Complaints and Contact

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you can:

  • Email us at janie@bakedsalt.co.uk.

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Please check this page regularly for changes.