UK GDPR Compliance

At Brown Bear's Feast, we are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This page explains how we comply with your rights under UK GDPR and the data we process when you visit our website.

Scope and Applicability

Although Brown Bear's Feast is an informational blog with no user registration or database storage of personal information, we do collect limited personal data automatically through website analytics and cookies. This compliance page applies to all visitors from the United Kingdom, and we adhere to UK GDPR requirements regardless of your location.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access – You can request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
• Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restriction of processing – You may request we limit how we use your data.
• Right to data portability – You may request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to object – You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Right not to be subject to automated decision-making – We do not use automated decision-making or profiling.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s supervisory authority for data protection.

How We Comply

As an informational blog, we do not collect personal data through forms, accounts, or databases. We use only essential cookies for basic site functionality and anonymous analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand visitor behaviour. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised. We do not sell, share, or transfer personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data We Process

The only personal data we may process automatically includes:

• IP addresses (anonymised)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for analytics)

This data is used solely to improve website performance and user experience. No personally identifiable information is stored or linked to individuals.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f). We have a legitimate interest in understanding how our website is used to improve content and usability, while ensuring your privacy is respected and data is minimised.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us via email at [email protected]. Include your name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details. We will respond without undue delay and within one month.

Response Timeframes

We are required by UK GDPR to respond to your requests within one month of receipt. If your request is complex or numerous, we may extend this period by two further months and will inform you within one month of the reasons for the delay.

No Discrimination Policy

We will not deny you access to our website, charge you fees, or provide you with a different level of service because you have exercised your rights under UK GDPR.

Updates and Changes

We may update this page from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this compliance page or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our data protection point of contact:

Ewan Greenfield
82 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]

For complaints regarding our data practices, you may also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.