Privacy Policy
**Last updated:**17/12/205
Cafetalk.life (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website **[https://cafetalk.life](https://cafetalk.life)** (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
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## 1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data in accordance with UK GDPR:
### a. Personal Information
Personal information you voluntarily provide to us when you:
* Contact us through forms or email
* Subscribe to newsletters or updates
* Create an account (if applicable)
This information may include:
* Name
* Email address
* Any other information you choose to provide
### b. Automatically Collected Information
When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, such as:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device type
* Operating system
* Pages visited and time spent on the Website
* Referring URLs
This data is used to ensure the security and proper functioning of the Website and to understand how visitors use it.
### c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through your browser settings or any cookie management tool provided on the Website.
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## 2. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data in accordance with UK GDPR. Our lawful bases for processing include consent, contractual necessity, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.
We use the information we collect to:
* Operate and maintain the Website
* Respond to inquiries and provide support
* Send updates, newsletters, or communications (where you have given consent)
* Improve Website functionality and user experience
* Monitor and analyze usage and trends
* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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## 3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
* **Service Providers:** With trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., hosting, analytics), subject to confidentiality obligations.
* **Legal Requirements:** If required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.
* **Protection of Rights:** To protect the rights, property, or safety of Cafetalk.life, our users, or others.
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## 4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
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## 5. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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## 6. Your UK GDPR Privacy Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
* **Right of access:** You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
* **Right to rectification:** You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
* **Right to erasure:** You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, where there is no lawful reason for us to continue processing it.
* **Right to restrict processing:** You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
* **Right to data portability:** You have the right to request that we transfer your personal data to you or to another controller.
* **Right to object:** You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data where we rely on legitimate interests.
* **Right to withdraw consent:** Where we rely on your consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
* **Website:** [https://www.ico.org.uk](https://www.ico.org.uk)
* **Helpline:** 0303 123 1113
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## 7. Third-Party Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
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## 8. Children’s Privacy
Cafetalk.life does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
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## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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## 10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your UK GDPR rights, please contact us at:
**Email:** advice@cafetalk.life
**Data Controller:** Cafetalk.life
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*This Privacy Policy is intended to comply with UK GDPR and UK data protection laws. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.*