1. Introduction
Welcome to Sip, Snack & See (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit sipsnackandsee.com (“the Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable European data protection laws.
By using this Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Who We Are
This Website is operated by Sip, Snack & See, based in Europe. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact us at:
Email: sippsnackandsee@gmail.com
Website: sipsnackandsee.com
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Data you provide directly
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Name, email address and message content when you contact us via our contact form or email
- Any other information you voluntarily submit to us
b) Data collected automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Date and time of your visit
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. How We Collect Data
We collect data through the following means:
Affiliate links — this Website contains affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link, third-party cookies may be set on your device by the affiliate network (such as Booking.com, Amazon, or others). We do not collect your personal data through these links but the third-party affiliate network may do so under their own privacy policy.
Google Analytics — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookies — our Website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. See Section 8 for full details.
Newsletter sign-up forms — if you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your name and email address.
Contact forms and direct email — if you contact us, we retain that correspondence.
Advertising networks — we display third-party advertisements on this Website, including through Google AdSense and other advertising partners. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. See Section 7 for full details.
5. Legal Basis For Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:
Contract — where processing is necessary to fulfil a service you have requested
Consent — where you have given clear consent, for example subscribing to our newsletter or accepting cookies
Legitimate interests — for analytics and understanding how our Website is used, where this does not override your rights
Legal obligation — where we are required to process data to comply with applicable law
6. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve the Website
- To analyse visitor behaviour and Website performance via Google Analytics
- To send you our newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to your enquiries and communications
- To display relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
- To process affiliate transactions
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect the Website against fraud and abuse
We will never sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Advertising
This Website displays advertisements served by third-party advertising networks including Google AdSense. These networks may:
- Use cookies and web beacons to collect data about your visits to this and other websites
- Use that data to serve you interest-based advertisements
- Share data with their own third-party partners
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting:
Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see will not be tailored to your interests.
8. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the Website to function. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors interact with the Website. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These are only set with your consent.
Advertising Cookies
Used by our advertising partners to serve relevant advertisements. These are only set with your consent.
Affiliate Cookies
Set by third-party affiliate networks when you click an affiliate link on our Website.
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this Website. For more information about cookies, visit allaboutcookies.org.
Under GDPR, we will request your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. A cookie consent banner will appear on your first visit to the Website.
9. Third Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies directly.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
Cookie data — as per the cookie lifespan of each individual cookie
Newsletter subscribers — until you unsubscribe
Contact enquiries — up to 24 months from the date of correspondence
Analytics data — as configured in Google Analytics (default 26 months)
11. Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access — to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — to request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing — to request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your contact email]. We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. In Italy this is the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali: garanteprivacy.it
12. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction or alteration. Our Website uses SSL encryption (HTTPS) for all data transmitted between your browser and our server.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers, including Google, are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
14. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
15. Links To Other Websites
This Website contains links to third-party websites including affiliate partners, social media platforms and recommended services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
16. Changes To This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
17. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns or requests relating to this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact:
Sip, Snack & See
Email: sipsnackandsee@gmail.com
Website: sipsnackandsee.com