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Privacy policy

Privacy Notice 2025
 
Who We Are
We are Gourmet Partners Ltd, a sales and brand-building agency supporting speciality food brands. We work with producers, distributors, and retailers across the UK and beyond to help connect high-quality food products with suitable retail outlets.
 
 
What This Notice Covers
 
This Privacy Notice explains:

What personal data we collect

  • How and why we use it

  • Who we share it with

  • Your data rights

  • How to contact us with questions or concerns

 
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with all applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
 
 
What Data We Collect
 
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
 

  • Name and job title

  • Business name and address

  • Work email address and phone number

  • Store visit notes or communication records

  • Website activity if you contact us online

 
This information is typically collected:
 

  • When you speak to one of our team members

  • When we research publicly available sources (e.g. store websites, trade directories)

  • When you contact us via our website, email, or social media

 
 
Why We Use Your Data
 
We collect and use data based on legitimate interest, specifically:
 

  • To identify and contact relevant retail buyers and store managers

  • To share information about brands and products suited to your business

  • To plan visits or send samples, when appropriate

  • To gather and report feedback to our clients (brands and distributors we represent)

 
We only process business-related contact details and limit our communications to those relevant to your role or business.
 
 
How We Store and Share Your Data
 

  • Your data is stored securely in our CRM system, accessible only to authorised team members.

  • We may share relevant contact data and store feedback with our clients or distributors in the context of sales and product placement.

  • We do not sell your data or share it for unrelated purposes.

 
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes stated above, or until you request deletion.
 
 
Your Rights
 
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
 

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Ask us to correct, update, or delete your information

  • Object to our use of your data

  • Withdraw consent (if we ever rely on it)

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

 
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
 
hello@gourmetpartners.co.uk
Gourmet Partners Brand Builders18 Queen Square, Bath, England BA1 2HN
 
ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk

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