Last Updated: July 2026

Breaking Bread Community is committed to protecting the privacy of our members, applicants, guests, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including: name, email address, mobile number, professional details, LinkedIn profile, and the information provided in your membership application form. We also collect information automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type, IP address, and pages visited.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to: process your membership application; match you with relevant tables, hosts, and fellow members; send event invitations and community updates; facilitate curated introductions; personalise your experience within the community; and comply with our legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited information with: venue partners (name and dietary requirements only, for event logistics); sponsors (aggregate non-identifiable data only); and service providers who assist in operating our platform, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Member profiles are visible to other verified members in the directory only where you have provided consent on your application.

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

5. Your Rights

You have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations); withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time; and lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in the UAE.

6. Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your membership is active and for a reasonable period thereafter, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

8. Contact

For any privacy-related queries, please contact us at: hello@breakingbreadandco.com

9. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify members of material changes via email. Continued use of our website or membership services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.