Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 01/04/2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Tapas me the Plate. We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK.

By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal data as outlined in this policy. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide to us when you interact with our services. This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Dietary preferences or restrictions

  • Event details (e.g., date, time, location)

  • Communication history with us

We may also collect non-personal data such as website usage and activity, which helps us improve our services.

3. How We Use Your Information
The personal data we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To process and manage event bookings, orders, and payment transactions.

  • To communicate with you regarding services, confirmations, updates, and promotional offers (with your consent).

  • To personalize our services based on your preferences and dietary restrictions.

  • To comply with legal obligations, including accounting, tax, and audit requirements.

  • To improve our website and services based on your feedback and usage.

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your personal data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in our business operations, such as payment processors, event management partners, or marketing service providers. These third parties are obligated to keep your information secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may also share your personal data if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a legal authority, such as government agencies, courts, or regulatory bodies.

5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure your personal data is protected from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. These include:

  • Data encryption

  • Access control systems

  • Secure data storage

  • Regular security audits

While we take all reasonable precautions to protect your personal information, no data transmission or storage method is entirely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

6. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.

  • Right to Restriction: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.

  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data, including for marketing purposes.

  • Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Retention of Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including compliance with legal obligations. After this period, your personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Marketing Communications
If you have given us consent, we may send you marketing communications about our services, special offers, and promotions. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by:

  • Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email.

  • Contacting us directly to request removal from our mailing list.

9. Third-Party Links
Our website or services may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or business operations. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website, along with the effective date of the revision.

11. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of England and Wales, including the Data Protection Act 2018 and the GDPR. Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in England and Wales.

12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Tapas me the Plate

Email: info@tapasmetheplate.com

Phone: +44 7979 967859

Address: 4-5 Mary Street, Birmingham, B3 1UD, United Kingdom