Effective Date: 23 June 2025
Last Updated: 23 June 2025
Welcome to Ding!
This Privacy Policy explains how Ding Ltd. (“Ding”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you use our services via:
Website: dingnow.co.uk
Web App: app.dingnow.co.uk
Mobile Apps: “Ding” (for customers) and “Ding Merchant” (for partner restaurants and vendors)
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Ding Kosher Ltd.
14 Grosvenor Way, London, E5 9ND, UK
Email: orders@dingnow.co.uk
We are registered in England and Wales and operate a food delivery platform connecting customers with local restaurants and grocery partners.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with Ding, we may collect:
For Customers:
Name, phone number, email
Delivery address(es)
Order history and preferences
Payment method (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
Location (if enabled)
Device data and IP address
For Merchants:
Business name, address, contact details
Bank account details for payouts
Menu and order management data
Analytics and sales history
For All Users:
App and site usage data
Communications with us (email, chat, etc.)
Cookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and deliver orders
Communicate with you about your orders, account, and support issues
Manage accounts and vendor profiles
Improve our platform and user experience
Prevent fraud and ensure safety
Send promotions (only if you opt-in)
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
Performance of a contract (e.g. processing your order)
Legitimate interests (e.g. fraud prevention, service improvement)
Consent (e.g. for marketing)
Legal obligations (e.g. tax and compliance)
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
Delivery partners and riders to fulfil orders
Restaurants and vendors (limited to what’s needed to prepare your order)
Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, Apple Pay)
IT and analytics services (e.g. AWS, Google Analytics)
Legal or regulatory authorities, if required
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Order and transaction data: 6 years (for legal and accounting purposes)
Account data: until your account is deleted
Location and usage data: as per app settings and analytics policy
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct or update your information
Request deletion (right to be forgotten)
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Port your data
To exercise these rights, email us at orders@dingnow.co.uk
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:
Encryption of sensitive data
Secure cloud hosting
Regular audits and access controls
However, no system is 100% secure — use strong passwords and keep your credentials safe.
9. International Transfers
Our servers are located in the UK and EU. If we transfer your data outside the UK/EU, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g. standard contractual clauses).
10. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Keep you logged in
Remember your preferences
Analyse site usage
You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser or through our cookie banner.
11. Children
Our platform is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under that age.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. If we make material changes, we’ll notify you via email or app notice.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, please contact:
orders@dingnow.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk