Effective Date: 16/07/2025
At The Winkle ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, make a reservation, or interact with us online or in person.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
Owner: Owen Pickrell
The Winkle
139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton
Email: hello@thewinkle.co.uk
We may collect the following types of personal data:
Under the UK GDPR, we process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at: hello@thewinkle.co.uk
We use your personal information to:
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We only share it with:
All third parties are required to comply with GDPR and maintain the confidentiality of your data.
We aim to store and process your data within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). If data is transferred outside of the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or similar mechanisms).
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@thewinkle.co.uk
If you believe we have not handled your data properly, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk
We use cookies to enhance site performance and personalize content. You will be asked to accept or decline cookies when you first visit our site. You can also manage your preferences in your browser settings.
We keep your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected:
We implement appropriate security measures (such as encrypted communications and access controls) to protect your data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with the effective date updated accordingly.
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Winkle
139 Kings Road Arches, Brighton
Email: hello@thewinkle.co.uk