The Gastronomic Company Ltd respect your privacy and are totally committed to protecting your personal information at all times. We only collect and use information about you lawfully in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. Please read the following privacy policy to understand how we use and protect the information that you provide to us. By registering or placing an order on this website, you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information under the terms of this policy.  

We do not sell, transfer or disclose any of your personal information to a third party other than to process your credit/debit card. Names, addresses and email addresses are only collected when voluntarily submitted by you.  

We may also collect information about your usage of our website as well as information about you from messages you post to the website and e-mails or letters you send to us.  

1. What data do we collect?

• Your name and home address
• Other Names & delivery addresses you have requested
• E-Mail address to send you an Order Acknowledgement
• Telephone number
• Your order history
• Your requested delivery location when you are out.
• Your day and month of birth, for our birthday offers

2. Why do we collect it?  
We need information about you for 2 reasons: firstly, to process your order and bill, and second, to provide you with the best possible service. We may contact you with offers and information from time to time.  No information is collected prior to you registering, reaching the checkout or without your permission.  You may unsubscribe at any time.  

3. Credit Card Security  
The Gastronomic Company Ltd maintain the highest levels of security when dealing with your order and payment online. Our site's Checkout features the highest level of SSL encryption technology to transmit your order securely. This means that it is impossible for someone to intercept your details as they travel between your computer and The Gastronomic Company Ltd Web Server.  
 
We do not see your credit card details either during, or after your transaction has taken place. After entering your card details, payment is taken by RBS World Pay, an independent Payment Service Provider, who enforces the highest level of compliance under the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI).  

4. Security validation checks you can make:

• The full web address of the Checkout will start with "https" rather than "http".
• When you are within the Checkout page a small locked padlock or solid key will appear at the bottom of your web browser.
• You can double click on the padlock or key which provides further security details as verified by the secure certificate authority, GeoTrust / Equifax. You can then manually check these credentials yourself.

Remember - risks on the Internet are no greater than in a restaurant where your card is taken away and copies of slips could be run off. If transactions are charged to your account which you did not authorise you can request a refund from your credit card issuer.  
 
If you are still concerned about security, phone us to make sure that we really exist. If you prefer to order over the telephone, please see our contact details.  

5. Cookies  
"Cookies" are pieces of information that a web site transfers to your hard drive for record-keeping purposes. They are used on all shopping sites to keep track of the contents of your shopping cart once you have selected an item. Cookies allow the website to remember important information as you switch between pages, such as the contents of your shopping basket.  
 
You can click on the "Help" section of your web browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences. However, please note that if you disable all cookies, you will not be able to use the online shopping facilities of this - or any other website.  

6. JavaScript  
"JavaScript" is a type of scripting/programming language implemented throughout this website to make certain functions and facilities work, or to make the website easier to use. You can click on the "Help" section of your web browser to learn how to change your JavaScript preferences. If you disable JavaScript, this website is designed to still function correctly.  

7. Links to other websites  
This site contains links to carefully selected sites. If you visit one of these linked sites you should review their privacy and other policies. The Gastronomic Company Ltd cannot be held responsible for the privacy and security practices or the content of such web sites.  

8. Accessibility  
The Gastronomic Company Ltd is committed to the principle of accessibility; that our service should be available to everyone, at the same level, and on equal terms. To this end, we have taken steps to increase out website’s ease of use by everyone, including people with disabilities.  

9. Text size  
Users can adjust the text size throughout this website. If you are using Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, refer to the "View > Text Size" option in your browser. For other browsers please consult the relevant Help section for further information.  

10. Style Sheets (CSS)  
Users are welcome to disable or override the Style Sheet settings used on this website. Please consult the relevant Help section in your web browser for further information.  

11. W3C Validated to check  
This website has been validated by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and conforms to the XHTML 1.0 Strict specification. This means that the website has been built professionally and to a set of strict standards and guidelines.  

12. Accessing & Updating

You are entitled to see the information held about you and you may ask us to make any necessary changes to ensure that it is accurate and kept up to date.  If you wish to do this, please contact us at info@thegastronomic.co.uk. We are entitled by law to charge a fee to meet our costs in providing you with details of the information we hold about you.  

13. Changes to our Privacy Policy

Any changes to our privacy policy in the future will be posted to the website and, where appropriate, through e-mail notification. 

14. Contact

All comments, queries and requests relating to our use of your information are welcomed and should be addressed to info@thegastronomic.co.uk 

15. Company information  
Company name: The Gastronomic Company Ltd 
Registered address: 3 Warren Park Way,

Enderby,

Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE19 4SA  
Telephone number: 01509 261269  
 
Company registration number: 03794271

VAT No.: 728 5938 87

The Gastronomic Company 2010