This document outlines pantrybyte.co.uk’s policy regarding the collection, use, and protection of user information. By accessing or using pantrybyte.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this policy.
**Information We Collect:** We collect information from users in several ways. This includes information you directly provide, such as when you create an account, submit comments, participate in forums, or contact us through our website. This information may include your name, email address, username, password, and any other information you choose to provide. We also collect information automatically through your use of our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits. This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies (detailed below). We may also collect demographic information, such as age range and location, to better understand our users. We do not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.
**How We Use Your Information:** We use the information we collect to operate and improve pantrybyte.co.uk, personalize your experience, provide customer support, and communicate with you about our services and updates. This includes using your data to: respond to your inquiries; manage your account; personalize content and advertising; conduct research and analysis to improve our services; prevent fraud and abuse; and comply with legal obligations. We may also use your information to send you newsletters or promotional emails if you have opted-in to receive such communications. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the email. We may share aggregated, anonymized data with third parties for analytical purposes, but this data will not identify you personally.
**Cookies and Web Beacons:** pantrybyte.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your user experience and gather website usage data. Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by a website. We use both session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (long-term). Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of pantrybyte.co.uk. We may also use web beacons (small graphic images) to collect information about your website usage.
**Data Security:** We employ reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards designed to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
**Data Retention:** We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws or regulations.
**Third-Party Links:** pantrybyte.co.uk may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites before providing them with your personal information.
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