Privacy Policy

Stay Dine Explore

Last updated: March 2026

Welcome to Stay Dine Explore (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website.

1. Who We Are

Stay Dine Explore is an online platform that enables businesses worldwide to advertise their services to UK customers and allows users to send enquiries directly to those businesses.

We act as a lead-generation service only. We do not handle bookings, payments, or contractual arrangements between users and businesses.

Data Controller:
[Charisse Smith / Stay Dine Explore]
[Fareham Innovation Centre, 4 Meteor Way, Lee on Solent, Hampshire PO13 9FU
[info@staydineexplore.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

Information you provide directly

When you use our enquiry forms or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Message content
  • Any additional information you choose to include

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referral source
  • Cookies and tracking data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

  • Send your enquiry to the selected business
  • Operate and maintain our website
  • Improve user experience
  • Monitor site performance and security
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your enquiry data for unrelated marketing without consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

  • Consent — when you submit an enquiry
  • Legitimate interests — to operate and improve our service
  • Legal obligation — where required by law

5. How Your Data Is Shared

With Advertised Businesses

When you submit an enquiry, your information is sent directly to the business you selected. That business becomes an independent data controller of your information.

We are not responsible for how that business uses your data. You should review their privacy policy where available.

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted third parties who help operate our website, such as:

  • Hosting providers
  • Email services
  • Analytics providers
  • IT and security services

These providers are required to protect your data.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

6. International Data Transfers

Because businesses on our platform may be located worldwide, your enquiry information may be transferred outside the UK.

Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection laws.

7. Our Role as a Lead-Generation Platform

Stay Dine Explore:

  • Does not process bookings or payments
  • Is not a party to any contract between users and businesses
  • Does not accept responsibility for services provided by advertisers
  • Does not control how businesses use enquiry data after submission

8. Data Retention

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

  • Deliver our services
  • Meet legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce agreements

Enquiry submissions may be retained for administrative and security purposes.

9. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly
  • Analyse traffic and usage
  • Improve performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where required, we will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss or misuse
  • Alteration or disclosure

However, no online transmission can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Info@staydineexplore.com

12. Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):

ICO Website: https://www.ico.org.uk
Helpline: 0303 123 1113

13. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by advertisers or other parties. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Stay Dine Explore
Fareham Innovation Centre, 4 Meteor Way, Lee on Solent PO13 9FU
Info@staydineexplore.com