PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2 Sepember 2025
Bevala Ltd, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This
Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact
with us as a customer, supplier, or visitor to our website.
1. Who We Are
Bevala Ltd. is a wine importing and distribution business based in London, United Kingdom.
We specialise in sourcing wines from South Africa and supplying them to UK customers
online and within the hospitality trade.
Our details:
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Company: Bevala Ltd.
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Registered Address: Suite G04 1 Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, England,
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WC2A 1H
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Email: bevan.norris@bevala.co.uk
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Company Number: 14895578
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Contact details: name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
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Order information: purchase history, payment details (processed securely by our
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payment providers).
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Business information: trade account details, licensing, VAT information (for on-trade
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customers).
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Website data: IP address, browsing activity, and cookies (see Section 7).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
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To process and deliver your orders.
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To manage trade accounts and fulfil contractual obligations.
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To respond to enquiries and provide customer support.
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To send marketing communications (only if you have opted in).
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To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including HMRC and AWRS
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obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on the following lawful bases:
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Contract: where processing is necessary to supply goods and services.
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Consent: where you have opted in to receive marketing communications.
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Legal obligation: where processing is required for tax, licensing, or regulatory
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compliance.
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Legitimate interest: where processing is necessary for business operations (e.g.,
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client relationship management).
5. Data Sharing
We will never sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
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Payment processors (for secure payments).
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Delivery and logistics providers.
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Professional advisors (accountants, legal).
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Regulatory bodies, where required by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:
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Order and trade account data: up to 7 years (for tax/legal compliance).
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Marketing data: until you opt out or withdraw consent.
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Website browsing data: typically 12 months or less.
7. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and
analyse site performance. You can adjust your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request corrections to inaccurate information.
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Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).
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Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
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Complain to the ICO if you believe your rights are not respected.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at bevan.norris@bevala.co.uk.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data
against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be
available on our website.
