Privacy Policy

Last updated: 4th May 2026

At Ripe in Town, we care deeply about trust. That includes how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you spend time with us — whether you’re reading, subscribing, entering a competition or getting in touch.

This policy outlines what we collect, why we collect it, and how it’s handled.


What we collect

When you interact with Ripe in Town, we may collect personal information such as:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any details you share when entering competitions, submitting forms, or contacting us

We may also collect some information automatically when you browse our site, including:

  • Your IP address
  • Device and browser type
  • Pages visited and time spent on site

This helps us understand how people use Ripe in Town and improve the experience.


How we collect it

We collect information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Enter a competition or promotion
  • Contact us directly
  • Engage with us via forms on our website

We may also use cookies and similar technologies to understand how our site is used.


Why we collect it

We use your information to:

  • Send you updates, stories and offers (only if you’ve opted in)
  • Run competitions and contact winners
  • Respond to enquiries
  • Improve our website, content and user experience
  • Work with brand partners on campaigns (where relevant and disclosed)

We only use your information for purposes that are relevant, reasonable and aligned with your expectations.


Sharing your information

We don’t sell your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate Ripe in Town — for example, email platforms, analytics tools or competition partners — but only where necessary and with appropriate safeguards.

If a competition or collaboration involves a partner, we’ll make it clear at the point of entry how your information may be used.


Your choices

You’re always in control.

  • You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided
  • You can request access to, or correction of, your personal information
  • You can ask us to delete your data

To do so, simply contact us at: hello@ripeintown.com


Data security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss or unauthorised access.

While no system is completely secure, we work with trusted platforms and standard security practices to keep your data safe.


Cookies

Like most websites, we use cookies to:

  • Understand how our site is used
  • Improve performance and content
  • Tailor your experience

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if you prefer.


Third-party links

Ripe in Town may link to other websites or platforms. We’re not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, so we recommend reviewing their policies if you visit them.


Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or to meet legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on our website.


Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about how your information is handled, you can reach us at:

hello@ripeintown.com