At Sambhāra, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

Who We Are

Sambhāra is an Indian takeaway operating in Aberfoyle, Scotland.

Website: sambhara.co.uk
Email: info@sambhara.co.uk
Telephone: 07875 178602

For the purposes of data protection law, Sambhāra is the data controller of your personal information.

Information We Collect

When you place an order, contact us, or use our website, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Billing address

  • Collection or delivery details (where applicable)

  • Order history

  • Communications you send to us

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card details)

We may also collect technical information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Website usage data through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Process and fulfil your orders

  • Contact you about your order

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage customer accounts

  • Improve our website and services

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

  • Prevent fraud and misuse of our services

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to marketing communications, we may send information about:

  • Weekly specials

  • New menu items

  • Promotions and offers

  • Important business updates

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Performance of a contract (to fulfil your order)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate business interests

  • Consent (for marketing communications where required)

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:

  • Payment processors

  • Website hosting providers

  • Online ordering platforms

  • Email service providers

  • Professional advisers where required

These organisations only receive information necessary to provide their services.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfil orders

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

  • Maintain business records

Order and accounting records may be retained for up to seven years where required by law.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Remember preferences

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your information

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Request transfer of your data

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including payment processors and online ordering systems. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

Sambhāra
The Old Chapel
Aberfoyle
Scotland

Email: info@sambhara.co.uk
Telephone: 07875 178602

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns before you contact the ICO.