Privacy Policy
By Clare FarnellUpdated 14 May 20268 min read
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This privacy policy explains how Sushi Planet (sushi-planet.com) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring your privacy is protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Data controller: Clare Farnell, Sushi Planet, sushi-planet.com
Last updated: 14 May 2026
What information we collect
Information you provide voluntarily
We do not operate contact forms, registration systems, or email newsletter sign-ups on this site. We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal information directly through the website.
Information collected automatically
When you visit this site, certain technical information is collected automatically by the services listed below:
Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this site. Google Analytics collects anonymised data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, approximate geographic location (country or region level), and traffic source. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual visitors. Google may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policy.
Server logs: Our hosting provider (SiteGround) automatically records standard web server log data including your IP address, the pages you request, the date and time of your visit, and your browser type. This data is used for security, performance, and diagnostics purposes and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. This site uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function correctly. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server session cookies | Basic site functionality | SiteGround | Session |
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. They are set only if you consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Visitor identification for analytics | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Session tracking | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Daily visitor count | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Third-party cookies (Amazon)
When you click an affiliate link to Amazon, Amazon may set cookies on your device in accordance with their own privacy policy. These cookies are used by Amazon to track your session and attribute any purchases to the referring website. We have no control over Amazon's cookies once you leave this site.
Amazon's privacy policy is available at amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html.
How we use your information
We use automatically collected data to:
- Understand which content is most useful to visitors
- Improve the structure and content of the website
- Monitor site performance and security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Affiliate links and Amazon Associates
This site participates in the Amazon Associates Programme. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase on Amazon, Amazon shares commission data with us showing that a qualifying purchase was made. This data does not include your name, contact details, or any personally identifiable information.
For full details of our affiliate relationships, read our affiliate disclosure.
Third-party services
This site uses the following third-party services that may process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| SiteGround | Web hosting | siteground.com/privacy.htm |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate programme | amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html |
Your rights under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal data we hold about you.
Right to erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
Right to data portability: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to receive your data in a portable format.
Right to object: You have the right to object to processing based on our legitimate interests.
Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address on our about page.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
Data retention
Analytics data is retained by Google Analytics in accordance with their standard retention periods (default 14 months). Server log data is retained by SiteGround for a period consistent with their security and legal obligations.
We do not retain any personal data beyond what is collected automatically by the third-party services listed above.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, contact us at data@sushi-planet.com. We will respond within 30 days as required by UK GDPR.