Last Updated: 27/11/2025

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how Mario’s Flavours Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or interact with mariosflavours.co.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. About Us

Mario’s Flavours Ltd
Address: Club, Gwydr Pl Loughor Boating, Swansea SA4 6TW
Phone: 07500 287372
Email: info@mariosflavours.co.uk
Website: https://mariosflavours.co.uk

We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Address (if you provide it for enquiries or service requests)

  • Any other details you voluntarily submit via contact forms or communication

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser and device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring URL

  • General website usage data

This is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve website functionality and performance

  • Process service requests or bookings (if applicable)

  • Ensure website security

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third party.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following bases:

  • Consent (e.g., when you agree to cookies or submit a contact form)

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services or responding to enquiries)

  • Legal obligations (e.g., maintaining necessary business or financial records)

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share personal data with:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Analytics and technical service providers

  • Legal authorities, if required

All partners are required to maintain confidentiality and security.

6. Cookies Policy

6.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and improve user experience.

6.2 Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly.
Examples:

  • Security and session cookies

  • Load balancing cookies

These cannot be disabled.

B. Analytical & Performance Cookies

Used to analyse website traffic and performance.
Examples:

  • Google Analytics (if used)
    These help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it.

C. Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced features such as remembering preferences.

D. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Used (if applicable) to deliver personalised advertising.
(Currently, we do not intentionally use advertising cookies unless added through third-party embed tools like social media widgets.)

6.3 Cookie Control

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block all cookies

  • Block specific types of cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

  • For enquiries: typically 6–24 months

  • For legal or financial records: up to 7 years

  • For cookies: as defined in your browser or cookie settings

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact: info@mariosflavours.co.uk.

9. Data Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against:

  • Unauthorised access

  • Loss

  • Misuse

  • Alteration

However, no online transmission is 100% secure.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy occasionally.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy or your data:

Mario’s Flavours Ltd
Email: info@mariosflavours.co.uk
Phone: 07500 287372
Address: Club, Gwydr Pl Loughor Boating, Swansea SA4 6TW