Privacy Policy – The Distilled Reviews Website: www.thedistilledreviews.co.uk

Last updated: 27 July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Distilled Reviews (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit or use our website at www.thedistilledreviews.co.uk (the “Site”).

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Distilled Reviews publishes independent reviews of alcoholic beverages, hot sauces, chicken products and related food items.

For privacy-related, questions, and any other queries, contact us at: Email: enquires@thedistilledreviews.co.uk

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

• Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us)

• Any other information you choose to send us

Information collected automatically

• IP address, browser type, device type and operating system

• Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring website

• Cookies and similar technologies (see section 5)

Information from third parties

• Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

• Any other service providers we use

We do not knowingly collect special category (sensitive) personal data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate, maintain and improve the Site

• Respond to your enquiries and comments

• Send newsletters or updates (only if you have subscribed – you can unsubscribe at any time)

• Analyse how visitors use the Site

• Detect and prevent technical issues or security threats

• Comply with legal obligations

Lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• Consent (for example, newsletter sign-up)

• Legitimate interests (website analytics and improvement)

• Legal obligation

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

• Trusted service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, email delivery, analytics)

• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

• In the event of a business sale or transfer (with appropriate safeguards)

All third parties must keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand how the Site is used, and improve performance.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy (or the cookie notice on the Site).

6. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe. Contact form enquiries are usually deleted within 12–24 months after resolution.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Restrict or object to certain processing

• Data portability (in some cases)

• Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address above. We will respond within one month.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

9. Age Restriction and Children’s Privacy

Our Site contains content related to alcoholic beverages and is intended only for users aged 18 and over.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

10. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses).

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: thedistilledreviews@gmail.com
Website:www.thedistilledreviews.co.uk