1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy outlines how Strength Kitchen, operated by Strength House Ltd, collects, uses, and protects your personal information. We are committed to handling your data securely and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Strength Kitchen is operated by:
Strength House Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company Number: 11407707
Email: info@strengthkitchen.co.uk
Website: https://www.strengthkitchenclub.com
We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Full name
• Email address
• Payment details (processed via Stripe)
• Information submitted through registration forms or newsletter signups
• Technical and usage data collected via cookies (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited)

We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe that a child under this age has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such data.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through the following channels:

• Account or membership registration
• Newsletter signups
• Purchase or subscription transactions
• Website usage (via cookies and tracking tools)
• Direct communication via email or social media

4. Why We Collect Your Data (Legal Basis)

We process your data for the following reasons:

• Contractual necessity: To provide our subscription services and manage your membership
• Legitimate interests: For marketing and service updates
• Consent: Where required, such as email marketing
• Legal obligations: For tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Set up and manage your account or subscription
• Process payments and send invoices
• Send newsletters, service updates, and promotions (if opted in)
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to inquiries or support requests

Unless otherwise specified, payments (e.g., by credit card or bank transfer) are processed via third-party providers such as Stripe. Users provide payment details directly to the payment provider. Strength Kitchen does not collect or store payment data directly but receives confirmation of successful transactions. Invoices are issued via Stripe, and users may cancel subscriptions at any time through Stripe or by contacting us.

6. Hosting and Backend Infrastructure

Strength Kitchen is hosted by Hostinger, which provides the infrastructure to run and maintain our website and related services. These services may use geographically distributed servers, meaning personal data may be stored or routed through servers in different locations. Hostinger and associated systems are operated in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your personal data when necessary to deliver our services:

• Stripe for secure payment processing (see Stripe’s Privacy Policy)
• Marketing and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook/Meta Ads) via cookies or pixels

We do not sell your data. Any third-party services we use are carefully selected and required to process data in compliance with data protection laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Enhance website functionality
• Understand user behaviour and improve services
• Deliver targeted advertising through tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser at any time.

9. International Users

While we are based in the UK, our services may be accessed by users globally. By using our services, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred and processed outside your home country, including by third-party service providers, under appropriate legal safeguards.

10. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time, if we rely on it to process your data
• Object to processing, especially where based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing
• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your data
• Restrict processing in certain circumstances
• Request deletion of your data when no longer necessary
• Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and request its transfer to another provider (where technically feasible)
• Lodge a complaint with the ICO at www.ico.org.uk

Right to Object:
If your data is processed based on legitimate interest or public interest, you may object by providing a reason related to your situation. You may object to direct marketing at any time without giving a reason.

How to Exercise Your Rights:
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@strengthkitchen.co.uk or via social media. We will respond as soon as possible, and always within one month.

11. Data Security and Retention

We store your data securely using password-protected systems and trusted providers. Payment data is handled securely by Stripe. We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, we keep invoice and transaction data for 6 years to meet UK tax regulations.

12. Additional Information About Data Collection and Processing

Legal Requirements and Action:
Your personal data may be used for legal purposes in connection with actual or potential legal proceedings resulting from misuse of the Strength Kitchen Club or related services. We may also disclose your data if required to do so by law or at the request of public authorities.

Additional Contextual Disclosures:
In some cases, we may provide more detailed or contextual information regarding specific data collection practices, upon request.

System Logs and Maintenance:
For system maintenance, security, and operations, our hosting provider and other technical services may collect system logs, including IP addresses and device information, to monitor site activity and ensure service functionality.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. We encourage users to review this page periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Email: info@strengthkitchen.co.uk
Social Media: @strengthkitchenrecipes