Terms, Privacy & Legal
Last Updated: October 26, 2023
At Saxon Spoons, your trust and security are paramount. Please take a moment to carefully read our policies to understand your rights, how we manage your data, and the terms governing your experience with our unique culinary offerings.
Our Policies
Saxon Spoons Terms of Service
Welcome to Saxon Spoons. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy, govern Saxon Spoons' relationship with you in relation to this website and our offerings. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
1. Website Use & Account Responsibility
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements.
When you create an account with us, you guarantee that you are above the age of 18, and that the information you provide us is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Inaccurate, incomplete, or obsolete information may result in the immediate termination of your account on the Service.
2. Product & Service Purchases
All products and services offered through Saxon Spoons are subject to availability. We reserve the right to discontinue any product or service at any time. Prices for our products are subject to change without notice. We are not liable for any historical pricing information. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at any time without notice, at the sole discretion of us.
3. Intellectual Property
This website contains material which is owned by or licensed to us. This material includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, look, appearance and graphics. Reproduction is prohibited other than in accordance with the copyright notice, which forms part of these terms and conditions.
Saxon Spoons Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from saxonspoons.co.uk (the “Site”). We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.
1. Personal Information We Collect
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies that are installed on your device. Additionally, as you browse the Site, we collect information about the individual web pages or products that you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and information about how you interact with the Site. We refer to this automatically-collected information as “Device Information.”
When you make a purchase or attempt to make a purchase through the Site, we collect certain information from you, including your name, billing address, shipping address, payment information (including credit card numbers), email address, and phone number. We refer to this information as “Order Information.”
2. How We Use Your Personal Information
We use the Order Information that we collect generally to fulfill any orders placed through the Site (including processing your payment information, arranging for shipping, and providing you with invoices and/or order confirmations). Additionally, we use this Order Information to:
- Communicate with you;
- Screen our orders for potential risk or fraud; and
- When in line with the preferences you have shared with us, provide you with information or advertising relating to our products or services.
We use the Device Information that we collect to help us screen for potential risk and fraud (in particular, your IP address), and more generally to improve and optimize our Site (for example, by generating analytics about how our customers browse and interact with the Site, and to assess the success of our marketing and advertising campaigns).
3. Your Rights & Data Security
If you are a European resident, you have the right to access personal information we hold about you and to ask that your personal information be corrected, updated, or deleted. If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us through the contact information below. We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information collected through our website from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.
Saxon Spoons Returns & Cancellations
Our commitment is to provide you with the finest artisanal food products and culinary experiences. Should you encounter an issue, please review our specific policies below.
1. Artisanal Food Products (Online Marketplace & Subscription Boxes)
Due to the perishable nature of many of our food items, we generally do not accept returns. However, if an item arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographic evidence. We will gladly offer a replacement or full refund.
- Damaged/Incorrect Items: Contact us within 48 hours with specific details and photos.
- Non-Perishable Goods: Unopened, non-perishable goods may be returned within 14 days of purchase for a full refund, provided they are in their original condition. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.
2. Virtual Culinary Workshops & Culinary Heritage Tours
Our experiences are unique and often have limited capacities. Our cancellation policy reflects this:
- Workshops: Cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the workshop date will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 7 days are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person or a future workshop at our discretion.
- Tours: Due to the extensive planning involved, cancellations for culinary heritage tours must be made 30 days prior to the tour start date for a full refund. Cancellations between 15-29 days will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 14 days are non-refundable.
- Force Majeure: In the unlikely event Saxon Spoons must cancel an experience due to unforeseen circumstances, participants will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
To initiate a return or cancellation, please email us directly at [email protected], ensuring you provide your order number and full details of your request.
Privacy at a Glance
We believe in clear communication. Here’s a summary of our commitment to your privacy:
- What we collect: We gather information you actively provide (like your name, address, email for orders) and automatically collected browsing data (IP address, pages viewed, cookies) to ensure our site functions properly and securely.
- Why we collect it: Primarily, to process your orders, arrange delivery, and allow you to book experiences. We also use it to improve your website experience and combat fraud.
- Who we share it with: We only share essential data with trusted partners necessary for fulfilling your requests, such as payment processors and delivery couriers. We emphatically state: We never sell your data to third parties.
- Your rights: As a user, you have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, to have it corrected, or to request its deletion. Simply contact us if you wish to exercise these rights.
Questions?
For any specific inquiries regarding our legal terms or privacy practices, please reach out directly:
Email: [email protected]
For general questions or support, please visit our Contact Us page.