Last updated: 8 September 2025
All Things Bento (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://allthingsbento.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: such as your name and email address if you contact us directly or sign up for updates.
- Technical Data: including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behaviour collected via cookies and analytics.
- Affiliate Tracking Data: clicks on affiliate links (e.g., Amazon links) may be tracked to attribute sales and commissions.
2. How We Collect Information
- Information you provide directly via contact forms or emails.
- Data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
- Information from affiliate links and third-party analytics providers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries or support requests.
- Improve our website and user experience.
- Monitor site performance and analyse traffic.
- Track affiliate sales and commissions through Amazon Associates.
4. Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
All Things Bento is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk and other Amazon websites.
As part of this program, Amazon may place cookies on your device to track visits and purchases for the purpose of calculating commissions.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyse website traffic and usage.
- Track affiliate links and purchases.
- Enhance site functionality and user experience.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
- Consent – for email communications and non-essential cookies.
- Legitimate Interests – to operate, secure, and improve our website.
- Contract – when responding to enquiries.
- Legal Obligation – when required to comply with the law.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted third-party services such as:
- Website hosting providers.
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Amazon (for affiliate tracking).
8. Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
9. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to how we process your data.
- Request transfer of your data (data portability).
- Withdraw consent (where applicable).
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.
11. International Data Transfers
If our service providers transfer data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
12. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “last updated” date.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: admin@allthingsbento.com