Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 March 2026

Welcome to AfroTab (“we”, “our”, or “us”). AfroTab is a platform that helps users discover and book African and Caribbean restaurants. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services.

By using AfroTab, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use AfroTab:

Personal Information

When you create an account, make a booking, or contact us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Account login information
Restaurant booking details

Restaurant Owner Information

If you register a restaurant on AfroTab, we may collect:

Business name
Business address
Contact details
Staff account information
Subscription and billing information

Payment Information

Restaurant subscription payments are processed securely through Stripe. AfroTab does not store your card details.

Technical Information

When you use our website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Cookies and usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Create and manage your account
Process restaurant bookings
Allow restaurants to manage reservations
Provide customer support
Improve our platform and services
Send service-related communications
Manage restaurant subscriptions
Prevent fraud and maintain security

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

However, we may share information with:

Restaurants

When you make a booking, your name and contact details are shared with the restaurant so they can manage your reservation.

Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party providers such as:

Stripe – payment processing
SendGrid – email communications
Twilio – WhatsApp messaging
Google Cloud – hosting infrastructure

These providers process data only as necessary to deliver services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Cookies

AfroTab uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve user experience
Remember user preferences
Analyse website traffic

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:

Secure cloud infrastructure
Encrypted communications (HTTPS)
Access control for accounts

However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.

You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data
Restrict processing of your data
Object to certain types of processing
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, including restaurant websites. AfroTab is not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Children's Privacy

AfroTab services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

11. Contact Us

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

AfroTab
Email: info@afrotab.co.uk