MaryBerryCookbooks.co.uk is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website.
This website is operated as an independent cookbook review site. The data controller responsible for your personal data is the website owner, contactable at contact@maryberrycookbooks.co.uk
This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
What Data We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address (if you use our contact form)
- Any information you include in messages to us
Information collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website
- Cookie data (see our Cookie Policy for details)
How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
- To respond to your enquiries via the contact form
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyse website traffic and usage patterns
- To track affiliate referrals through the Amazon Associates Programme
- To comply with legal obligations
Legal basis for processing: We process your data based on legitimate interests (website improvement and analytics), consent (contact form submissions), and legal compliance.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies including essential cookies for website functionality, analytics cookies (Google Analytics), and affiliate tracking cookies (Amazon Associates).
For complete details about specific cookies used, please read our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Data Sharing
We share data with the following third parties:
- Google LLC – Website analytics via Google Analytics
- Amazon Europe Core SARL – Affiliate link tracking via Amazon Associates
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to any third parties for marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (Google, Amazon) are based outside the UK. Where data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are in place including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.
Data Retention
- Contact form enquiries: Deleted within 12 months of resolution
- Analytics data: Retained in anonymised form for 26 months
- Cookie data: See our Cookie Policy for specific durations
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access – Request a copy of your data
- Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your data
- Right to restrict processing – Request we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability – Request your data in a portable format
- Right to object – Object to processing of your data
- Right to withdraw consent – Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@maryberrycookbooks.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:
Email: contact@maryberrycookbooks.co.uk
Last updated: January 2026