The Fuddy Duck Brewery
Last updated: 21st March 2026
The Fuddy Duck Brewery is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, place an order, or interact with us.
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
The website and online store are operated by The Fuddy Duck Brewery.
For the purposes of data protection law, The Fuddy Duck Brewery is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information when you use our website or place an order.
Personal Identification Information
This may include:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Delivery address
Order Information
When placing an order we may collect:
Product selections
Order history
Payment confirmation details
We do not store full card payment details on our servers. Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers.
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
This information helps us improve the functionality and security of our website.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and deliver your orders
Verify age where required for alcohol sales
Communicate with you regarding your order
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Where you have opted in, we may also use your email address to send promotional information or updates.
You can unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data.
Contractual necessity
To process orders and provide the services you request.
Legal obligation
To comply with laws relating to alcohol sales, taxation, and fraud prevention.
Legitimate interests
To improve our services, protect our business, and maintain website security.
Consent
Where you have agreed to receive marketing communications.
5. Age Verification
Because our products include alcoholic beverages, we may use personal data to verify that customers are aged 18 or over.
This may include:
Age confirmation during checkout
Age verification upon delivery
Requesting valid identification where required
Orders may be cancelled if age verification fails.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.
However, we may share information with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our business, including:
Payment processors
Delivery couriers
Website hosting providers
IT and security providers
These companies only receive the information required to perform their services and must protect it appropriately.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information from:
Unauthorised access
Loss or misuse
Disclosure or alteration
This includes secure servers, encrypted connections, and restricted data access.
8. Data Retention
We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
This may include retaining information for:
Order fulfilment
Accounting and tax records
Legal compliance
When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
9. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.
Cookies help us:
Understand how visitors use our website
Improve website performance
Provide a better user experience
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access your personal data
The right to request correction of inaccurate information
The right to request deletion of your data where appropriate
The right to restrict processing
The right to object to certain types of processing
The right to data portability
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details listed on our website.
11. Complaints
If you believe your personal data has been handled incorrectly, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK data protection regulator.
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
https://ico.org.uk
We would appreciate the opportunity to address any concerns before you contact the ICO.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the contact details listed on our website.