Effective Date: July 2026
Website: CarbWise.co.uk

At CarbWise.co.uk, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using CarbWise.co.uk, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

CarbWise.co.uk is a website dedicated to providing recipes, meal plans, nutrition advice, healthy eating guidance, and educational content.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the Contact page on our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website.

Information You Provide

This may include:

Name
Email address
Information submitted through contact forms
Comments left on articles
Newsletter subscriptions
Messages you send to us

Providing this information is entirely voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit CarbWise.co.uk, we may automatically collect:

IP address (where applicable)
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referral website
General geographic location
Date and time of your visit

This information helps us improve the website and understand how visitors use our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to enquiries.
Improve our website and services.
Analyse website performance.
Provide customer support.
Send newsletters (where you have subscribed).
Prevent fraud and abuse.
Maintain website security.
Comply with legal obligations.

We only process personal data where we have a lawful basis for doing so.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the circumstances, we rely on one or more of the following lawful bases:

Your consent.
Performance of a contract.
Compliance with legal obligations.
Legitimate interests in operating and improving our website.

5. Cookies

CarbWise.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality.
Remember your preferences.
Analyse website traffic.
Display relevant advertising.
Support affiliate tracking.

Please read our Cookie Policy for full details.

6. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect:

Pages viewed
Device information
Browser information
Approximate location
Traffic sources
User interactions

This information is aggregated and used to improve the website.

7. Google AdSense

CarbWise.co.uk may display advertisements using Google AdSense.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to:

Display personalised advertisements (where consent has been given).
Measure advertising performance.
Improve advertising relevance.

You can manage your advertising preferences through Google’s privacy controls.

8. Affiliate Links

Some pages may contain affiliate links.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content such as:

YouTube videos
Social media posts
Maps
External images

Embedded content behaves as though you visited the external website directly. Those websites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with their content.

10. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data with trusted third-party service providers only where necessary to operate our website, including:

Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Email marketing services
Advertising providers
Affiliate networks
Security services

These providers process data on our behalf and are required to protect it appropriately.

11. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information against:

Unauthorised access
Loss
Misuse
Disclosure
Alteration
Destruction

While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

12. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services.
Meet legal obligations.
Resolve disputes.
Maintain business records.

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where appropriate.

13. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data where applicable.
Restrict or object to certain processing activities.
Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Contact page.

14. Children’s Privacy

CarbWise.co.uk is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided personal information, please contact us so that we can remove it where appropriate.

15. External Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

16. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards will be implemented to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.

18. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us via the Contact page on CarbWise.co.uk.

Last Updated

July 2026

Your Privacy Matters

At CarbWise.co.uk, we are committed to protecting your privacy, being transparent about how your information is used, and complying with applicable UK data protection laws. We aim to provide a safe, trustworthy, and secure experience while you explore our recipes, meal plans, and healthy living resources.