Privacy Policy
Effective: February 2026 | BalancedPlateUK
Introduction
BalancedPlateUK ("we," "us," or "our") operates as an educational website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Essential Information
We collect minimal information required for basic site functionality:
- Your IP address (for site access and security)
- Pages visited and time spent (through essential analytics with consent)
- Device type and browser information
Contact Form Information
When you submit a contact form, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content
This information is used only to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain the website functionality
- Respond to contact form submissions
- Understand how users interact with the site (analytics only with consent)
- Improve website content and user experience
- Ensure website security
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for basic site functionality. These include:
- Cookies to remember your cookie consent preference
- Session cookies for site navigation
We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies without your explicit consent. When you accept analytics, we may use cookies to understand site usage patterns, but no personal information is tracked.
Data Protection
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
Information submitted through contact forms is retained for a reasonable period to respond to inquiries, then deleted unless you request otherwise. Analytics data (if consented) is retained according to standard data retention practices.
Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. We do not use marketing cookies or share data with advertisers. The website is hosted on a secure server, and we may use analytics services with your consent, but these services are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal obligations)
- Withdraw consent for analytics cookies at any time
- Manage cookie preferences through your browser
Contact
If you have privacy concerns or requests regarding your data, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 123 Willow Crescent, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 4AB, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 118 962 3741
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.