Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Cafe Istanbul ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Data Controller

Cafe Istanbul, located at 79-81 Bridge St, Manchester M3 2RH, is the data controller for the personal information collected via this website and our booking systems.

Information We Collect

• Contact Details: Name, email address and phone number when making a reservation.
• Reservation Data: Date and time of visit, number of guests and any special dietary requirements.
• Technical Data: IP address and cookies (please refer to our Cookies Policy).

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Contract: To fulfil your table booking.
• Legal Obligation: For tax and health & safety requirements.
• Consent: For marketing communications (which can be withdrawn at any time).

Data Retention & Security

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for booking purposes or legal requirements. We use secure systems and encryption to help protect your information from unauthorised access.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to how your data is processed.
• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at 0161 833 9942. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).