Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Andy's Pie: Musings & More ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website andyspie.com (the "Site").

This Site is operated from the Isle of Man and is subject to the Data Protection Act 2018 (Isle of Man) and other applicable Isle of Man data protection legislation.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of Isle of Man data protection legislation, the data controller is:

Andy's Pie: Musings & More
Registered in the Isle of Man
Contact: Via contact form on this website

3. Information We Collect

3.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact us through forms on the Site
• Subscribe to newsletters or communications
• Participate in interactive features, surveys, or quizzes
• Engage with our content or leave comments

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email address, phone number)
• Any information you choose to include in messages or communications
• Preferences and interests related to baking and recipes

3.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform
• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Site, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, click-through rates, and navigation paths
• Device Information: Device type, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

3.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Advertising Cookies: May be used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Site
• To improve, personalize, and expand the Site's functionality
• To understand and analyze how you use the Site
• To develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• To send you newsletters, marketing communications, and other information (with your consent where required)
• To process transactions and send related information
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

5. Legal Basis for Processing (Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018)

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services, marketing, fraud prevention), provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights

6. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Email service providers
• Customer support tools

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are prohibited from using it for their own purposes.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to:

• Court orders, legal processes, or government requests
• Enforcement of our Terms of Service or other agreements
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Investigation of fraud, security issues, or technical problems

6.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside the Isle of Man, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Adequacy decisions by competent authorities
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or reporting requirements
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means

9. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the Isle of Man Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization or directly to you
• Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances
• Rights Related to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal or similarly significant effects

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided on this Site. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by law.

10. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You acknowledge and accept these inherent risks when using the Site.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Our Site may include links to supermarkets and retailers in Singapore. These are provided for convenience only, and we have no control over these external sites' data collection practices.

12. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

13. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site.

Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

14. Marketing Communications

If you have consented to receive marketing communications from us, we may send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other information about our services. You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us directly through the Site
• Adjusting your communication preferences (if available)

Please note that even if you opt-out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your use of the Site or our services.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on the Site. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the Privacy Policy was last revised.

Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

16. Isle of Man Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Isle of Man Information Commissioner:

Isle of Man Information Commissioner
P.O. Box 69
Douglas
Isle of Man
IM99 1EQ

Email: ask@inforights.im
Website: www.inforights.im

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the contact form available on this Site.