Welcome to What Supermarket Is Open Now? (accessible at https://www.whatsupermarketisopennow.co.uk). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal data you share with us while navigating our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, utilize our geolocation store search feature, or interact with third-party advertising partners like Google AdSense.
1. Information We Collect
A. Geolocation Data (Near Me Search)
When you click the "Near Me" feature on our store finder, your web browser will ask for your permission to share your precise geographical location (latitude and longitude). This data is processed strictly client-side on your device to calculate distance to nearby supermarkets. We do not transmit, record, or store your geographical location on any remote server. You can disable location access at any time via your browser settings.
B. Automated Log Data
Like most website operators, our web hosting servers automatically record standard internet log information. This log data may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time and date stamp, and session duration. This statistical data is strictly used for site diagnostics, preventing abusive traffic, and maintaining server stability.
C. Contact Form Communications
If you contact us directly via our Contact Us page, we may receive personal details such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry and resolve store data updates.
2. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
We monetize our website using Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
Google AdSense DART Cookie Notice: Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve advertisements to our users based on their visit to our website and/or other sites on the Internet.
- Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons
Our website uses essential and functional cookies to enhance site usability (such as remembering your search preferences or chain filter selection). Third-party services like Google AdSense and OpenStreetMap interactive tiles may also place cookies or web beacons in your browser.
For more detailed information on how cookies are used on this site, please view our dedicated Cookie Policy.
4. Third-Party Links & Map Tiles
Our site contains interactive map rendering powered by OpenStreetMap and Leaflet JS, as well as links to official supermarket websites (such as Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's, Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or cookie policies of third-party websites. We encourage users to read the privacy statements of every website they visit.
5. UK GDPR & Data Protection Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, UK residents possess the following rights regarding their personal data:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please reach out through our Contact Form.
6. Children's Information
What Supermarket Is Open Now? does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our records.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. Updated policies will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Website: https://www.whatsupermarketisopennow.co.uk/contact.html
Email: [email protected]