Privacy policy
Bytes is part of Seven6Two LTD. This privacy policy will explain how our organization uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website.
Topics:
- What data do we collect?
- How do we collect your data?
- How will we use your data?
- How do we store your data?
- Marketing
- What are your data protection rights?
- What are cookies?
- How do we use cookies?
- What types of cookies do we use?
- How to manage your cookies
- Privacy policies of other websites
- Changes to our privacy policy
- How to contact us
- How to contact the appropriate authorities
What data do we collect?
Bytes collects the following data:
- Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
- Content you provide (Recipes you submit, status updates, shared items, etc).
How do we collect your data?
You directly provide Bytes with most of the data we collect. We collect data and process data when you:
- Register online or place an order for any of our products or services.
- Voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on any of our message boards or via email.
- Use or view our website via your browser's cookies.
Bytes may also receive your data indirectly from the following sources:
- Not applicable
How will we use your data?
Bytes collects your data so that we can:
- Process any orders (if paying for a subscription).
- Manage your account.
- Email you with updates on the services.
If you agree, Bytes will share your data with our partner companies so that they may offer you their products and services.
- None currently apply
When Bytes processes your order (subscriptions), it may send your data to, and also use the resulting information from, credit reference agencies to prevent fraudulent purchases.
How do we store your data?
Bytes securely stores your data on our servers in the United Kingdom and is encrypted to keep it safe.
Bytes will keep your submitted recipes indefinitely unless you violate copyright laws. User account data will be stored until you request we delete your account, after which your data will be removed from our database after 90 days.
Marketing
Bytes would like to send you information about products and services of ours that we think you might like, as well as those of our partner companies.
- None currently apply
If you have agreed to receive marketing, you may always opt out at a later date.
You have the right at any time to stop Bytes from contacting you for marketing purposes or giving your data to other members of the Bytes Group.
What are your data protection rights?
Bytes would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following:
- The right to access - You have the right to request Bytes for copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service.
- The right to rectification - You have the right to request that Bytes correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request Bytes to complete information you believe is incomplete.
- The right to erasure - You have the right to request that Bytes erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to restrict processing - You have the right to request that Bytes restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to object to processing - You have the right to object to Bytes's processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
- The right to data portability - You have the right to request that Bytes transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
What are cookies?
Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology.
For further information, visit allaboutcookies.org
How do we use cookies?
Bytes uses cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including:
- Keeping you signed in
- Understanding how you use our website
- Advertising cookies
What types of cookies do we use?
There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our website uses:
- Functionality - Bytes uses these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used.
- Advertising - Bytes uses these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. Bytes sometimes shares some limited aspects of this data with third parties for advertising purposes. We may also share online data collected through cookies with our advertising partners. This means that when you visit another website, you may be shown advertising based on your browsing patterns on our website.
How to manage cookies
You can set your browser not to accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However you will not be able to access our website if you choose to do this.
Privacy policies of other websites
Bytes website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy.
Changes to our privacy policy
Bytes keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 29th June 2020.
How to contact us
If you have any questions about Bytes’ privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us via Facebook or Twitter.
How to contact the appropriate authority
Should you wish to report a complaint or if you feel that Bytes has not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office.
Phone: 0303 123 1113
Live Chat: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/live-chat/