PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy 

Last updated: 17/03/2026 

This Privacy and Cookie Policy relates to the website www.therealcure.co.uk that is owned and operated by THE REAL CURE CHARCUTERIE LTD, hereafter referred to as “The Website Owner”. 

1. Introduction 

Data protection is of a particularly high priority for the management of The Website Owner. 

The use of the Internet pages of The Website Owner is possible without any indication of personal data; however, if a data subject wants to use special services via our website (such as placing an order or subscribing to our newsletter), processing of personal data may become necessary. 

Where the processing of personal data is required and there is no statutory basis for such processing, we generally obtain consent from the data subject. 

2. Name and Address of the Controller 

Controller for the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws: 

THE REAL CURE CHARCUTERIE LTD Hartgrove Farm Hartgrove Dorset SP7 0JY United Kingdom 

3. Data Protection Officer 

Lucy Smart (Data Protection Officer) 

Any data subject may, at any time, contact our Data Protection Officer directly with any questions or suggestions concerning data protection. 

4. Definitions 

This Privacy Policy is based on the terminology used in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 

Key definitions include: 

  • Personal data – any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person 
  • Data subject – the individual whose personal data is processed 
  • Processing – any operation performed on personal data 
  • Controller – the entity determining how and why data is processed 
  • Processor – a third party processing data on behalf of the controller 
  • Consent – freely given, informed agreement to data processing 


5. Collection of General Data and Information 

The website of The Website Owner collects general data and information when accessed. 

This may include: 

  • Browser type and version 
  • Operating system 
  • Referring website 
  • Pages visited 
  • Date and time of access 
  • IP address 
  • Internet service provider 


This data is stored in server log files and is used to: 

  • Ensure website functionality 
  • Optimise content and performance 
  • Maintain security and prevent cyber-attacks 


This data is not used to draw conclusions about the data subject. 

6. Use of Shopify and Ecommerce Data 

Our website is powered by Shopify, which processes personal data necessary to operate an online store. 

This may include: 

  • Name, billing and shipping address 
  • Email address 
  • Phone number 
  • Payment details (processed securely via payment providers) 
  • Order history 


This data is used to: 

  • Process and fulfil orders 
  • Manage customer accounts 
  • Provide customer support 


7. Newsletter and Marketing Communications 

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your email address and track engagement using tracking pixels. 

This allows us to: 

  • Analyse whether emails are opened 
  • Track links clicked 
  • Improve future communications 


You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails. Upon withdrawal, your data will be deleted. 

8. Contact via Website 

If you contact us via email or contact forms, the personal data you provide will be stored for the purpose of processing your enquiry. 

This data will not be shared with third parties. 

9. Comments and User Content 

If you leave comments on blog posts: 

  • Your comment and chosen username may be published 
  • The date and time will be stored 
  • Your IP address may be logged for security purposes 


10. Third-Party Services and Tracking 

Facebook (Meta) 

We may use Facebook components (such as the Meta Pixel). Facebook may collect data about your visit and associate it with your account. 

More info: https://facebook.com/about/privacy/ 

Google Analytics 

We use Google Analytics with anonymisation to understand website usage. 

Google may collect: 

  • IP address (anonymised) 
  • Pages visited 
  • Time on site 


You can opt out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout 

Google Ads 

We use Google Ads and conversion tracking to measure advertising performance. 

This may involve cookies that: 

  • Track visits from ads 
  • Measure conversions 


More info: https://www.google.com/privacy 

Twitter (X) 

If Twitter components are used, Twitter may collect data about your visit if logged in. 

More info: https://twitter.com/privacy 

11. Legal Basis for Processing 

We process personal data under the following legal bases: 

  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – e.g. newsletter subscriptions 
  • Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) – processing orders 
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – tax and accounting 
  • Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) – improving our services and marketing 


12. Legitimate Interests 

Our legitimate interests include: 

  • Operating and improving our business 
  • Enhancing user experience 
  • Ensuring website security 


13. Data Retention 

Personal data is stored only as long as necessary to fulfil its purpose or as required by law. 

Once no longer required, data is deleted or anonymised. 

14. Your Rights (GDPR) 

You have the right to: 

  • Confirmation of data processing 
  • Access your personal data 
  • Rectification of inaccurate data 
  • Erasure (“right to be forgotten”) 
  • Restriction of processing 
  • Data portability 
  • Object to processing 
  • Withdraw consent at any time 


To exercise your rights, please contact us. 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK. 

15. Security of Data 

We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data. 

However, internet transmissions may have security gaps, and absolute protection cannot be guaranteed. 

16. Provision of Personal Data 

Providing personal data may be: 

  • Required by law 
  • Necessary for a contract (e.g. placing an order) 


Failure to provide required data may result in inability to fulfil a contract. 

17. Automated Decision-Making 

As a responsible company, we do not use automated decision-making or profiling. 

18. Data Transfers 

Some third-party services (e.g. Google, Meta) may transfer data outside the UK/EEA. 

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied. 

19. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. 

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. 

20. Contact 

The Real Cure Charcuterie Ltd Email: info@therealcure.co.uk Website: www.therealcure.co.uk