Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Asmara Bella ("we", "us" or "our") operates the restaurant at 37 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ and this website. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website or booking with us, you agree to the practices described here. If you have any questions, please contact us at asmarabellamcr@gmail.com.
What Information We Collect
We only collect information that helps us serve you and run the restaurant. This may include:
- Booking details — the date, time, party size and any notes for your reservation, cooking class or private event.
- Contact information — your name, phone number and email address so we can confirm bookings and respond to enquiries.
- Dietary preferences — any allergies or dietary requirements you share so our kitchen can prepare your meal safely.
- Order details — items selected for Click & Collect, gift vouchers purchased, and collection times.
- Messages — the content of any enquiry, feedback or correspondence you send us.
We do not knowingly collect information from children, and we do not collect more data than we need.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Confirm, manage and prepare for your reservations, classes and orders.
- Cater for your dietary needs and keep you safe while dining with us.
- Respond to your questions, feedback and requests.
- Process Click & Collect orders and gift voucher purchases.
- Improve our service and the experience we offer our guests.
We rely on your consent, the performance of our agreement with you (such as fulfilling a booking), and our legitimate interest in running the restaurant as the lawful bases for processing your data. We will only use your information for the purposes for which it was provided.
Cookies & Local Storage
Our website is designed to be light and simple. Rather than tracking you across the web, much of your booking and order information is stored locally in your own browser (using your browser's local storage) so that the site can remember your selections — for example, items added to a Click & Collect order or details part-way through a booking. This information stays on your device and is not automatically sent to us.
We may use a small number of essential cookies to keep the website working correctly. You can clear local storage and cookies at any time through your browser settings. Some third-party features, such as the embedded Google Map on our Contact page, may set their own cookies governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data — ever. We do not share it with third parties for marketing. We only share information where it is necessary to provide our service, such as with trusted providers who help us send email or process payments, or where we are required to do so by law. Any provider we work with is expected to handle your data securely and only on our instructions.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to keep your information secure and to prevent unauthorised access, loss or misuse. We keep personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or to meet our legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Correct any information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Request deletion of your personal data where there is no legal reason for us to keep it.
- Object to or restrict certain processing, and withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, simply email us at asmarabellamcr@gmail.com and we will respond promptly. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please get in touch:
Asmara Bella
37 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ
Phone: 0161 460 6773
Email: asmarabellamcr@gmail.com