Legal Disclaimer (UK Law Compliant)
Nearest Shelf is a platform that connects local grocery shops with consumers seeking affordable food items nearing or past their best-before dates. We do not sell, store, manufacture, or handle any food products directly. All listings and information provided about products are the sole responsibility of the respective shop owners.
Under UK law, it is legal to sell food past its “best before” date, provided it remains safe for consumption. Shops are obligated to ensure the safety, accuracy, and legality of what they list. We do not guarantee the condition or safety of the products listed, and we shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from the consumption of such items.
We act solely as a digital intermediary to promote food waste reduction and offer consumers access to discounted goods. By using our platform, you agree that Nearest Shelf holds no liability for the products’ quality, safety, labeling, or any outcome related to their use.
We continuously strive to monitor listings and provide tools for reporting violations, but ultimate responsibility lies with the sellers. If you encounter a concern, we urge you to report the item immediately through our platform’s reporting tool.
Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. At Nearest Shelf, we are committed to protecting your personal data and using it only in ways that enhance your experience and improve our service.
What We Collect:
– Name, email address, location (for service matching)
– Technical data (device type, browser, IP address)
– Usage data (e.g. pages visited, clicks, search terms)
How We Use It:
– To personalize your experience
– To improve website functionality and usability
– To monitor service performance and demand
– To send important updates or notifications (if opted-in)
We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes. Data may be shared only with vendors essential to service delivery (e.g., hosting, analytics), and only under strict data protection agreements.
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. For any inquiries, please contact: privacy@nearestshelf.com.
We are compliant with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
About Nearest Shelf
Nearest Shelf is a UK-based digital platform created to connect consumers with local stores offering discounted food items that are near or just past their best-before dates. Our goal is to make saving money easier while reducing food waste and promoting sustainability.
We believe that every item deserves a chance to be consumed before it’s discarded unnecessarily. Many products are still perfectly safe and usable after their “best before” date, and we aim to make it convenient for people to access these deals from their nearby shops.
Our mission is:
– To help local businesses reduce waste and improve revenue
– To empower consumers with affordable, conscious choices
– To contribute to environmental sustainability through action
We’re not just a platform — we’re a growing community of people who care about the planet and want to make better everyday choices.
Nearest Shelf – Saving Food, Saving Money, Saving Earth.
Terms & Conditions
By accessing or using the Nearest Shelf platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Users must be at least 16 years old or have guardian consent.
Retailers are solely responsible for the accuracy, legality, and safety of the products they list. Nearest Shelf does not verify product conditions or seller claims.
Users must not misuse the platform, engage in illegal activity, or interfere with other users’ experiences. Nearest Shelf reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts violating these terms.
We may update these terms periodically. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.
Cookie Notice
Nearest Shelf uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings in your browser. By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Report Abuse
If you encounter any suspicious listings, unsafe products, or violations of our policies, please report them immediately through our in-app reporting feature or email: report@nearestshelf.com.
We take abuse reports seriously and will act promptly to investigate and, where necessary, remove content or restrict accounts.