Privacy Policy
The Gluten Free Homestead
Last updated: 24 November 2025
At The Gluten Free Homestead, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK and EU data protection laws, including GDPR.
1. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for your personal information is:
The Gluten Free Homestead
Email: theglutenfreehomstead@gmail.com
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following information when you interact with our website or contact us:
Name
Email address
Messages sent through contact forms
Newsletter sign-up details (email + name, if provided)
We only collect the information you voluntarily give us.
3. How We Use Your Personal Data
We use your information for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries submitted through our contact form
To manage newsletter subscriptions
To send emails, updates, and marketing messages with the intention of growing our subscriber community
To communicate information about new recipes, homestead tips and nutrition content
To provide requested services or information
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Consent - when you opt in to our newsletter
Legitimate interest - when you contact us and expect a reply
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking “unsubscribe” in emails or by contacting us at theglutenfreehomstead@gmail.com.
5. Data Storage & Security
Your personal data is stored securely through trusted providers:
Website Hosting: IONOS
Email Services: Google (Gmail / Google Workspace)
We take steps to ensure your information is stored safely and accessed only when necessary.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your information only for as long as necessary:
Newsletter data - until you unsubscribe
Contact form messages - up to 12 months
Email enquiries - as long as needed to manage the communication
You may request deletion at any time.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent
Object to certain types of processing
Request a copy of your data
To exercise any of these rights, contact:
theglutenfreehomstead@gmail.com
8. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted tools that process data on our behalf, such as:
Email marketing platforms (e.g., MailerLite, Mailchimp, etc.)
Website analytics (if added in future)
These providers comply with GDPR and use secure processing.
9. Cookies
We currently do not use cookies or analytics tools that store personal data. This section will be updated if this changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
The Gluten Free Homestead
Email: theglutenfreehomstead@gmail.com