Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Indicuisine.co.uk

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We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This document outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and affiliate marketing requirements.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://indicuisine.co.uk.
We are a UK-based affiliate website promoting Indian groceries and related products via Amazon and other platforms.
For any privacy concerns, please contact: info@indicuisine.co.uk.

2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • Data shown in the comments form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar. View their privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.

After comment approval, your profile picture (if used) is publicly visible next to your comment.

Media

If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location (EXIF GPS) data. Visitors can download and extract location data from uploaded images.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Store user preferences
  • Enhance user experience
  • Track affiliate activity
  • Analyze site traffic

Examples include:

  • Comment cookies (1 year)
  • Login cookies (2 days – 2 weeks)
  • Edit/post cookies (1 day)
  • WooCommerce cookies for cart and checkout flow
  • Jetpack cookies for analytics and performance

You may disable cookies in your browser. Disabling may affect functionality.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.

3. Analytics & Tracking

We use the following tools:

  • Google Webmasters (Search Console): For visibility on search engines
  • Jetpack: For traffic analytics and performance
  • WooCommerce: For managing purchases
  • Amazon Affiliate Tracking: For tracking clicks and commissions

These tools may use anonymized or pseudonymized data. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy.

4. Affiliate Disclosure

Indicuisine.co.uk participates in the Amazon Associates Program. We may earn a commission when you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate links may involve cookies and tracking by Amazon.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Data may be shared with:

  • Hosting providers (UK/EEA based)
  • Third-party services (e.g., Jetpack, Google)
  • Amazon (via affiliate links)

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and metadata: Retained indefinitely
  • User accounts (if created): Stored until deleted
  • Order data (WooCommerce): Kept for accounting/legal reasons

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at: info@indicuisine.co.uk
We may request verification before processing your request.

8. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service (e.g., Akismet). Some data may be processed outside the UK with adequate safeguards.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we have done so inadvertently, contact us to remove it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date at the top.

Contact Information

Email: indicuisine@gmail.com

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