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Privacy policy

Last updated 9 November 2026

Good evening. I'm looking after your details the way a careful waiter looks after a table: quietly, carefully, and only for as long as needed. This policy explains what PourWaiter collects, why, and how you stay in control.

Who we are

PourWaiter is operated by Shea Rider, a sole trader trading as PourWaiter, based in the United Kingdom. Address: 19 Millfield Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6BX. For privacy questions, email mrshearider@gmail.com.

We are the data controller for personal data collected through this website.

What we collect

When you request an invitation using the join form on this site, we collect:

• Your first name
• Your email address
• Confirmation that you are 18 or over and consent to receiving PourWaiter emails
• Technical details our host records automatically when you submit the form (for example the time of submission and basic server logs)

We do not ask for payment card details on this site. When you buy a drink through a "Buy" button, you pay the retailer on their own website.

Why we collect it (purpose)

• To send your invitation and related waiting-list messages
• To tell you about PourWaiter news, launch updates and membership (only if you have consented)
• To reply if you contact us
• To keep the site secure and working

Lawful basis

We process your name, email and marketing preference on the basis of consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from an email or writing to us. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing already carried out.

We may process limited technical data needed to run and secure the site on the basis of our legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)), balanced against your rights.

Who processes your data

• Netlify, Inc. hosts this website and provides the form service that receives join-form submissions. Netlify acts as a processor / host for that data. See Netlify's own privacy information for how they secure infrastructure.
• We may use an email provider to send invitations and updates. We will only do so under arrangements that protect your data.
• If you click an affiliate or retailer link, that retailer (and any affiliate network) may set their own cookies or collect data under their own privacy policies. PourWaiter does not control those sites.

Cookies and similar technology

This site uses a small piece of local storage on your device to remember that you confirmed you are 18 or over (so you are not asked again every visit). That is not used to track you across the web.

Affiliate partners and retailers may set cookies when you follow a "Buy" or similar link. Those cookies are governed by the partner's policy. We label affiliate links as ads; see our affiliate disclosure.

How long we keep data

We keep waiting-list and marketing contacts for as long as you remain subscribed or until you ask us to delete them, and for a short period afterwards if we need to show we respected an unsubscribe request. Server logs are kept only as long as our host retains them for security and operations.

Your rights

Under UK GDPR you can ask us to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate data
• Erase your data (in many cases)
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Receive your data in a portable format (where applicable)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email mrshearider@gmail.com. We will respond without undue delay and within one month where required.

You also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk.

Children

PourWaiter is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted details, please tell us and we will delete them.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will change when we do. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site or by email where appropriate.