Privacy Policy

Last updated: 07 August 2026

Introduction:

SanjayCooks/Sanjay Bhattacharya ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share and protect personal data about visitors to our website, customers and other contacts in the United Kingdom (and elsewhere where applicable). It describes the types of information we process, the purposes for processing, your rights and how to contact us.

Controller:

Sanjay Bhattacharya, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

(For specific contact details, booking and enquiry channels please use the contact information provided when you engage with our services.)

Data we collect:

We collect personal data that you provide directly and certain data automatically when you use our website.

Personal data you provide:

• Identity and contact information: name, email address, postal address, telephone number.

• Booking and service details: booking dates, number of guests, dietary requirements, class preferences, payment and billing information (card details are processed by third-party payment processors and are not retained by us except where required for refunds or as permitted by those processors).

• Communication content: messages, enquiries, feedback and correspondence you send to us by email, through forms or by telephone.

• Marketing preferences: consent choices and preferences for receiving newsletters and promotional communications.

Data collected automatically:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referral source, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages and other analytics data.

• Cookies and similar technologies: we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure and improve our website and services. Details of cookies used, their purpose and duration are set out in our Cookie Notice.

Special category data:

We may collect limited “special category” personal data only where necessary for the performance of our services and with your explicit consent. Examples include medical or dietary information necessary to safely provide bespoke private dining, cookery classes or wild game butchery classes (e.g. allergies, intolerances, medical conditions). We ensure this data is processed with additional safeguards and only retained for as long as necessary.

How we use your personal data (purposes and legal bases):

We use personal data for the following purposes and rely on the legal bases indicated:

• To provide our services, manage bookings and process payments. Legal basis: performance of a contract and/or steps taken at your request prior to entering a contract.

• To communicate with you about bookings, enquiries, customer support and service updates. Legal basis: performance of a contract and legitimate interests (to provide a reliable service).

• To send marketing communications (newsletters, offers, events) where you have given consent. Legal basis: consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.

• To comply with legal obligations (e.g. tax, health and safety, regulatory requirements). Legal basis: compliance with legal obligations.

• To improve our website, services and user experience through analytics and research. Legal basis: legitimate interests (to develop and improve our offerings) balanced against your privacy rights.

• To manage and mitigate fraud or security risks and to maintain the safety of our services. Legal basis: legitimate interests (to protect our business, customers and users).

Sharing and disclosure of personal data:

We will not sell your personal data. We may share personal data with third parties where necessary to provide our services or to comply with legal obligations, including:

• Service providers and processors: payment processors, booking platforms, email and marketing platforms, IT and hosting providers, analytics providers and other suppliers who perform services on our behalf. We require these parties to act only on our instructions and to protect your personal data.

• Professional advisers: legal, tax and accounting advisors where required.

• Regulatory or law enforcement authorities: where required to comply with legal obligations, court orders or legitimate requests from public authorities.

• Business transfers: in the event of a sale, merger, reorganisation, acquisition or insolvency, personal data may be transferred as part of the business assets. We will notify affected individuals where required by law.

International transfers:

Personal data may be processed by third-party service providers outside the UK/EEA. Where data is transferred outside the UK/EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, transfers to countries with an adequacy decision or other lawful transfer mechanisms in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data retention:

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy legal, accounting or reporting requirements. Factors used to determine retention periods include the nature of the personal data, the purposes for processing, applicable statutory retention periods and the necessity to maintain records for potential claims or disputes. Specific retention periods may be provided where required.

Security:

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 07 August 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how SanjayCooks/ Sanjay Bhattacharya ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control or delete them. By using our website you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences and to provide information to the site owner.

Types of cookies we use:

We use the following categories of cookies on our site:

• Essential cookies

  • These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Typically these cookies are set in response to actions you make, such as logging in or filling in forms.

• Performance and analytics cookies

  • These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site (for example which pages are visited most often, or if users receive error messages) to help us improve how the site works. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

• Functional cookies

  • Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages you can customise.

• Targeting and advertising cookies

  • These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Third-party cookies:

Some cookies on our site are set and managed by third-party services (for example analytics and advertising providers). We do not control the placement of these cookies. Third parties may collect information about your online activities across multiple websites and over time to provide tailored advertising or analytics services. Please refer to the third party’s privacy or cookie policy for more information about their practices and how to opt out.

How long cookies remain:

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period (which varies depending on the cookie) or until you delete them.

Managing and deleting cookies:

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most browsers allow you to accept, decline, or delete cookies through the browser settings. You can also set your browser to block third-party cookies or all cookies. Please note that if you block or delete cookies some parts of the site may not function correctly.

Guidance for common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

• Safari (Mac): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

• Firefox: Options/Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

To opt out of personalised advertising, you can visit industry resources such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or the relevant preference pages provided by advertising networks. Certain analytics services also provide opt-out mechanisms directly via their tools.

Changes to this Cookie Policy:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. The date at the top of the policy indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact us:

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact Sanjay via the contact details provided on our website.