HORECA HOUR Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 22/09/2026

At HORECA HOUR, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of our customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, process, and protect your information when you visit or use the HORECA HOUR website, mobile application, and related services.

By accessing or using the HORECA HOUR platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Applicability and Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the HORECA HOUR website, mobile application, online shopping platform, and related services.

This policy explains:

  • What information we collect from customers.
  • How we collect and use customer information.
  • How information is used to process orders and deliveries.
  • When information may be shared with service providers and delivery partners.
  • How we protect customer information.
  • Your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

This Privacy Policy applies to customers and visitors who use HORECA HOUR's consumer-facing services.

2. Information We Collect

HORECA HOUR may collect the following types of information when you use our platform.

2.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or place an order, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Password
  • Delivery address
  • Billing address
  • PIN/ZIP code
  • Date of birth, where voluntarily provided
  • Account preferences
  • Other information that you choose to provide
2.2 Order and Shopping Information

When you browse or purchase products through HORECA HOUR, we may collect:

  • Products viewed or searched
  • Products added to cart
  • Wishlist information
  • Order details
  • Quantity purchased
  • Order history
  • Delivery details
  • Order status
  • Cancellation and return information
  • Refund information
  • Product reviews and ratings
2.3 Payment Information

When you make a purchase, we may collect information necessary to process your payment, such as:

  • Payment method
  • Transaction details
  • Payment status
  • Billing information
  • Relevant payment reference or transaction identifiers

Payment card and other sensitive payment information may be processed through authorized third-party payment service providers.

2.4 Customer Communications

We may collect information from communications between you and HORECA HOUR, including:

  • Customer support conversations
  • Emails
  • Contact forms
  • Feedback
  • Complaints
  • Product reviews
  • Requests submitted through our website or application

3. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit or use HORECA HOUR's website or application, certain information may be collected automatically.

This may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Internet connection information
  • Pages visited
  • Products viewed
  • Search activity
  • Clicks and interactions
  • Date and time of activity
  • Website performance information
  • Error and diagnostic information
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us understand how customers use our platform and improve their shopping experience.

4. Location Information

HORECA HOUR may use location information when required to provide location-based services, such as:

  • Identifying available delivery locations.
  • Providing delivery estimates.
  • Showing products or services available in your area.
  • Calculating delivery charges.
  • Improving delivery services.

Where required, location access will be subject to the permissions provided by you through your device or browser.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

HORECA HOUR may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar technologies to:

  • Keep customers signed in.
  • Remember shopping preferences.
  • Maintain cart information.
  • Improve website performance.
  • Understand customer interactions.
  • Analyze website traffic.
  • Provide relevant content and offers.
  • Improve security.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly without certain cookies.

6. How We Use Your Information

HORECA HOUR may use the information we collect to:

  • Create and manage your customer account.
  • Process and fulfill your orders.
  • Deliver products to your selected address.
  • Process payments and refunds.
  • Manage your shopping cart and wishlist.
  • Provide order confirmations and updates.
  • Provide customer support.
  • Process returns, cancellations, and exchanges.
  • Respond to complaints and queries.
  • Improve products, services, and website functionality.
  • Personalize your shopping experience.
  • Show relevant products, offers, and promotions.
  • Analyze customer activity and shopping trends.
  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.
  • Maintain website and account security.
  • Resolve disputes.
  • Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

7. Order and Delivery Information

When you place an order through HORECA HOUR, certain information may be required to successfully process and deliver your order.

This may include:

  • Customer name
  • Mobile number
  • Email address
  • Delivery address
  • Order details
  • Payment status
  • Delivery instructions

Relevant information may be shared with delivery or logistics partners only to the extent required to fulfill your order.

8. Sharing of Information

HORECA HOUR may share necessary information with trusted third parties to provide and improve our services.

Delivery and Logistics Partners

Necessary customer and delivery information may be shared with delivery partners to deliver your order.

Payment Service Providers

Payment-related information may be processed by authorized payment gateways and financial service providers to complete transactions and process refunds.

Technology and Service Providers

We may work with third-party service providers for:

  • Website hosting
  • Cloud services
  • Payment processing
  • Customer support
  • Analytics
  • Communication services
  • Security
  • Email and SMS notifications
Legal and Regulatory Authorities

We may disclose information when required by applicable law, court orders, government authorities, or other legal processes.

9. Marketing and Promotional Communications

With your applicable preferences or consent, HORECA HOUR may send communications about:

  • New products
  • Special offers
  • Discounts
  • Promotional campaigns
  • Product recommendations
  • Order-related updates
  • Website or service updates

You may manage your communication preferences or unsubscribe from promotional communications where applicable.

Service-related communications, such as order confirmations, delivery updates, payment confirmations, and important account notifications, may still be sent when necessary.

10. Product Reviews and Customer Feedback

If you submit a product review, rating, feedback, or other content on HORECA HOUR, that information may be displayed or used to improve our products and services.

We may use customer feedback to:

  • Improve product quality.
  • Improve customer experience.
  • Resolve complaints.
  • Improve services and website functionality.

11. Account Security

HORECA HOUR takes reasonable measures to protect customer accounts and personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Customers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their:

  • Passwords
  • Login credentials
  • Account information
  • Other security details

You should immediately contact HORECA HOUR if you believe that your account has been accessed without authorization.

12. Data Retention

HORECA HOUR may retain customer information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services.
  • Maintain order and transaction records.
  • Process returns and refunds.
  • Resolve customer complaints and disputes.
  • Prevent fraud and misuse.
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain necessary business and security records.

When information is no longer required, it may be securely deleted, anonymized, or retained where required by applicable law.

13. Your Rights and Choices

Subject to applicable laws, customers may have the right to:

  • Access their personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Update account information.
  • Request deletion of personal information where applicable.
  • Manage marketing and communication preferences.
  • Raise concerns regarding the use of personal information.
  • Request information about how their data is processed.

Requests can be submitted through HORECA HOUR customer support or contact channels.

14. Account Deletion

If you wish to delete your HORECA HOUR account, you may submit an account deletion request through the available customer support or account-management channels.

After receiving a valid deletion request, HORECA HOUR may delete or anonymize applicable information, subject to legal, regulatory, fraud-prevention, dispute-resolution, and legitimate business record requirements.

15. Third-Party Websites and Services

The HORECA HOUR platform may contain links or integrations to third-party websites and services, such as payment providers, logistics services, social media platforms, or other external services.

HORECA HOUR is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third parties before providing them with your personal information.

16. Children's Privacy

HORECA HOUR's services are intended for users who are legally permitted to use online shopping services under applicable laws.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where such collection is prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us in violation of applicable requirements, please contact us so that appropriate action can be taken.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

HORECA HOUR may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our services.
  • New website or application features.
  • Changes in data-processing practices.
  • Changes in applicable laws and regulations.
  • Improvements to our privacy and security practices.

The updated Privacy Policy will be published on the HORECA HOUR website with the revised effective date.

We encourage customers to review this page periodically.

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your privacy-related requests and concerns in accordance with applicable laws and our internal procedures.