Privacy Policy

Who we are

Food Hygiene Check (foodhygienecheck.co.uk) is an independent website that provides food hygiene rating information for food businesses across the United Kingdom. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) or any government body.

What data we collect

We collect minimal data to operate this website:

• Server logs: When you visit our site, our web server automatically records your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the pages you visit. These logs are retained for up to 30 days for security and debugging purposes.
• Geolocation (optional): If you use the "Near Me" feature, your browser will ask for permission to share your location. This data is processed locally in your browser and is not stored on our servers.
• Cookies: We use a single essential cookie to remember your cookie consent preference. We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

How we use your data

We use server log data solely for:

• Maintaining the security and performance of our website
• Diagnosing technical issues
• Understanding aggregate traffic patterns (not individual tracking)

We do not sell, share, or transfer your personal data to any third parties.

Legal basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data (server logs) on the basis of our legitimate interest in maintaining a secure and functional website. For geolocation data, we rely on your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time by revoking location permissions in your browser settings.

Data retention

Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days. We do not maintain any long-term records of individual visitor activity.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request erasure of your personal data
• Object to processing of your personal data
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.

Third-party services

This website uses OpenStreetMap tiles for map features. When you view a map, your browser loads map tiles directly from OpenStreetMap's servers, which may log your IP address in accordance with their own privacy policy.

Data source

All food hygiene rating data displayed on this website is sourced from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and is used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Crown copyright applies to the underlying data.

Changes to this 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.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at: privacy@foodhygienecheck.co.uk