Privacy Policy – Tap Trap Indian Restaurant & Bar
At Tap Trap Indian Restaurant & Bar, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your information when you use our website https://taptrap.co.uk or interact with us.
1. Data Controller
Tap Trap Indian Restaurant & Bar
13A Melville Place, West End, Edinburgh
Email: info@taptrap.co.uk
Phone: +44 0131 5749676
We are the data controller, responsible for your personal data.
2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any details you provide when making bookings, enquiring, or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data collected via analytics tools.
- Cookies & Tracking Data: To improve website functionality, remember preferences, and analyse traffic.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
- To process and manage restaurant bookings or inquiries.
- To send newsletters, promotions, or marketing updates if you have given consent.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
Lawful Basis for Processing:
- Consent (for marketing communications)
- Contractual necessity (for bookings)
- Legitimate interests (for improving services)
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g., payment processors, IT support, analytics providers)
- Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
All third parties are required to protect your data in line with UK GDPR.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including:
- Booking information: up to 7 years (for accounting and legal purposes)
- Marketing data: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
- Analytics and website data: anonymised and retained up to 2 years
6. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request erasure of your data.
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Receive your data in a portable format.
- Withdraw consent at any time for marketing communications.
- Complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
To exercise any rights, contact us at hello@taptrap.co.uk.
7. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are used only with your consent. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
8. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
9. International Transfers
If any data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
12. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Tap Trap Indian Restaurant & Bar
13A Melville Place, West End, Edinburgh
Email: hello@taptrap.co.uk
Phone: +44 0131 5749676