Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
brisk-tax ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Book a cooking class or experience
- Submit a contact form enquiry
- Purchase a gift voucher
- Subscribe to our newsletter
This information may include:
- Name and contact details (email address, postal address)
- Dietary requirements and allergies
- Payment information (processed securely through our payment provider)
- Booking preferences and history
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
- Device and operating system information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Process and manage your bookings
- Communicate with you about your enquiries and bookings
- Accommodate dietary requirements and allergies
- Send promotional communications (where you have opted in)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
- Contract: Processing necessary to perform our contract with you (e.g., fulfilling bookings)
- Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
- Consent: Where you have given consent (e.g., marketing communications)
- Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with law
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist in operating our business (payment processors, email services)
- Professional advisors (accountants, lawyers) where necessary
- Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, typically:
- Booking records: 7 years (for accounting purposes)
- Marketing preferences: Until you unsubscribe
- Enquiry records: 2 years
7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure of your data (in certain circumstances)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
- Withdrawal of consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page.
11. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7DJ
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.