Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Introduction

Grocena is an educational website providing information about grocery shopping and food selection. This privacy policy explains our minimal approach to data collection and our commitment to protecting visitor privacy.

We operate on principles of data minimisation and transparency. We collect very little personal information and have no interest in tracking or profiling our visitors.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information from visitors to this website:

Essential Cookies

We use only essential cookies required for basic website functionality. Specifically, we use a cookie to remember whether you have acknowledged our cookie notice. This prevents the cookie notice from reappearing on every page visit.

We do not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or any other non-essential cookies.

Contact Form Information

If you choose to use our contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily provide, which includes your name, email address, and the content of your message. This information is used solely to respond to your enquiry and is not used for any other purpose.

Server Logs

Like most websites, our web server automatically logs basic technical information including IP addresses, browser types, and pages accessed. This information is used for technical purposes such as identifying and addressing technical issues. It is not used for tracking or profiling visitors.

What We Do Not Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

  • Analytics data about how you use our website
  • Information about your browsing behaviour
  • Personal profiles or user accounts
  • Marketing data or advertising identifiers
  • Location data beyond the country-level information inherent in IP addresses
  • Social media tracking information
  • Any sensitive personal data

How We Use Information

The minimal information we collect is used only for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies: To provide basic website functionality and remember your cookie notice acknowledgement
  • Contact form data: To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Server logs: To maintain website security, identify technical problems, and ensure the website functions correctly

We do not use any collected information for marketing, advertising, profiling, or any purpose beyond those stated above.

Information Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any personal information with third parties for marketing or any other purposes.

We do not use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or social media tracking tools.

The only circumstance in which we might share information is if legally required to do so by a valid legal process.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated:

  • Essential cookies: Remain in your browser until you clear them or they expire
  • Contact form submissions: Retained only as long as needed to respond to the enquiry, then deleted
  • Server logs: Retained for a limited period for security and technical purposes, then automatically deleted

Your Rights

Under UK data protection principles, you have various rights regarding personal information:

  • The right to access any personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to object to processing of your personal information

Given the minimal nature of our data collection, we are unlikely to hold substantial personal information about any individual visitor. However, if you wish to exercise any of these rights, you may contact us using the contact information provided at the bottom of this policy.

Cookies and Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to accept cookies only from specific websites.

Please note that if you disable all cookies, some functionality of this website may not work correctly, as we use an essential cookie to remember your cookie notice acknowledgement.

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit your browser's help section.

Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect the limited information we collect. Our website uses standard security practices to protect against unauthorised access.

However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure. While we strive to protect any information in our care, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.

Children's Privacy

This website provides educational information suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The contact form and other interactive features are intended for use by adults.

If you are under 18, please ask a parent or guardian before using our contact form or submitting any personal information.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites for reference or educational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK data protection law, we process the limited personal information we collect on the following legal bases:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest in providing basic website functionality
  • Contact form data: Legitimate interest in responding to enquiries you initiate
  • Server logs: Legitimate interest in maintaining website security and functionality

International Visitors

This website is operated from the United Kingdom and is primarily intended for UK audiences. If you access this website from outside the UK, please be aware that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK.

Data Controller

The data controller for this website is:

Grocena
14 Willowbrook Lane
Manchester, M21 3RD
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7 34 58 91
Address: 14 Willowbrook Lane, Manchester, M21 3RD, United Kingdom

Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information properly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data protection authority.

ICO website: ico.org.uk