Privacy Policy

Last updated: 24/06/2025

At The Wine Shed, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we use and protect any information that you may provide while using this website.

Who We Are

This website is operated by The Shed, an independent wine and cocktail bar based in Market Harborough, UK.

What Personal Data We Collect

We do not actively collect any personal data through forms or registrations on this website.

However, like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical data for basic functionality and analytics purposes.

This may include:

Your IP address

Type of browser/device used

Pages visited

Date and time of access

This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify you individually.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for:

Basic website functionality (e.g. remembering preferences)

Security and performance optimisation

Anonymous traffic analytics (if Google Analytics or similar is enabled)

You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings at any time.

Use of “Real Cookie Banner”

To manage cookies and similar technologies used (such as tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and to document and manage user consent, we use the consent management tool “Real Cookie Banner”.

This tool helps us comply with our legal obligations regarding cookie usage under the UK GDPR and ePrivacy Directive.

When you visit our website, “Real Cookie Banner” stores a cookie in your browser to record the consents you have given or declined. This information is stored locally in your browser and is not shared with third parties.

The legal basis for the use of this tool is Article 6(1)(c) UK GDPR, as we are legally obliged to obtain consent for certain types of cookies.

For further details on how “Real Cookie Banner” handles data, please refer to the provider’s privacy policy:
https://devowl.io/privacy-policy

Third-Party Services

Our website may link to third-party services, such as:

Social media platforms (e.g. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)

Reservation systems or external menu downloads

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies if you choose to interact with them.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Although we do not collect personal data through forms, under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

Request access to any personal data we may hold

Request correction or deletion of your data

Object to the processing of your data

Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been mishandled

More information: www.ico.org.uk

Data Security

We take website security seriously. Any data processed via cookies or analytics is encrypted and stored securely.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

📧 thewineshed.mh@outlook.com

📍 The Wine Shed, 9a Church Square, Market Harborough, LE16 7NB, UK