Privacy policy

Who we are

This site, takisnearme.co.uk, is an independent UK fan site. The data controller is the sole trader operating this site from England. We are not affiliated with Grupo Bimbo, Barcel USA, or Takis GB Ltd. For any privacy enquiry, contact us via the contact page.

What data we collect

Contact form submissions. If you use the contact form, we collect the store name, store location (optional), a description of your correction, and — if you choose to provide it — your email address. This data is transmitted through our hosting provider (Vercel, Inc.) and forwarded to us via our email delivery provider (Resend, Inc.). We do not store it in a separate database; it resides in our email inbox and is deleted when no longer needed, typically within 12 months. The lawful basis for this processing is consent — you freely chose to submit the form. Where you supply an email address, we use it solely to reply to your correction report.

Hosting and server data. Every page request is handled by Vercel, Inc., our hosting provider. Vercel may process your IP address, browser type, and request metadata in server logs. We do not access these logs directly; they are governed by Vercel's Privacy Policy. Vercel acts as a data processor on our behalf.

Search queries. When you use the postcode search, your browser sends the query and your IP address directly to OpenStreetMap's Nominatim and Overpass API services. This traffic is not routed through our servers and we do not see it.

Nothing else. We run no server-side analytics, operate no user accounts, and set no tracking or advertising cookies of our own.

Cookies and local storage

We use browser local storage — not a cookie set by this site — to remember your cookie consent choice. This data stays on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party.

We do not set any cookies ourselves. Third-party services listed below may set their own cookies subject to their own policies. In particular, OpenStreetMap tile servers may set cookies or log your IP address when the map loads after a search. We have no control over this.

If you choose Reject non-essential on the cookie banner, no non-essential processing is initiated by this site. Because we set no tracking cookies ourselves, the functional behaviour of the site is identical either way.

Third-party services

• Vercel, Inc. — our hosting provider. Processes request data (including IP addresses) to deliver this site. See Vercel's Privacy Policy.
• Resend, Inc. — our email delivery provider. Processes contact form submissions on our behalf in order to deliver them to our inbox. See Resend's Privacy Policy.
• OpenStreetMap / Nominatim / Overpass API — postcode geocoding, store search, and map tiles. Your IP address is visible to their servers when you search or when the map loads. See the OSM Foundation Privacy Policy.
• Google Favicon API — retailer and sponsor logos are loaded from www.google.com/s2/favicons. Your browser contacts Google's servers when these images load. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts — page typography is loaded from Google Fonts servers. Your browser contacts fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com on page load. See the Google Fonts privacy FAQ.
• flagcdn.com — flag images in the UK vs US comparison section are served by Flag CDN. Your IP address is visible to their servers when those images load.

Affiliate and sponsored links

Some links on this site are affiliate links, clearly marked where used. If you click one and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Clicking an affiliate link does not cause us to share your personal data with the retailer beyond what your browser sends when visiting any website. The retailer's own privacy policy governs your data once you leave this site. Affiliate relationships do not influence which stockists appear in search results.

Your rights under UK GDPR

As the controller of contact form data, we are obliged to honour the following rights where applicable. To exercise any of them, use our contact form and we will respond within one calendar month.

• Right of access (Art. 15) — request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification (Art. 16) — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure (Art. 17) — request deletion of your data where there is no overriding legitimate reason to retain it.
• Right to restrict processing (Art. 18) — request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability (Art. 20) — receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object (Art. 21) — object to processing carried out on the basis of legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent (e.g. contact form submission), you may withdraw at any time by contacting us. This does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.

For data held by third-party services listed above, please contact those services directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. We will not apply materially less protective practices to personal data already collected without providing clear notice.

Contact

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise a data subject right, use our contact form. We aim to respond within one calendar month.