GDPR Policy 

At UK Gummies Store, we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your personal data is handled with the utmost care in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, store, and use your personal information, as well as your rights regarding your data.

1. Data Controller

For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is UK Gummies Store, based at www.ukgummiesstore.com. We are responsible for the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or place an order:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, delivery address, payment information, etc.
  • Transaction Data: Details of products purchased, order history, and payment records.
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, location, and website usage data through cookies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Process Orders: To manage and process orders, payments, and deliveries.
  • Customer Service: To provide customer support, respond to queries, and resolve any issues with orders.
  • Marketing: With your consent, we may send you marketing communications about our products, promotions, or updates.
  • Compliance and Legal Obligations: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements.

We will not use your data for purposes other than those specified in this policy unless you provide us with explicit consent.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

Under the GDPR, we are required to have a lawful basis for processing your personal data. The legal bases we rely on are:

  • Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to receive marketing communications, we rely on your consent to process your data.
  • Contractual Necessity: We process your data to fulfill orders and deliver products.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may use your data for internal business purposes, such as improving our website or customer service.

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party partners only in the following situations:

  • Payment Processing: To complete transactions, we may share your payment details with secure payment providers.
  • Shipping and Delivery: We may share your address and order information with courier services to deliver your order.
  • Marketing and Analytics: With your consent, we may share your data with partners for marketing purposes, or we may use third-party analytics tools to analyze website traffic.

We ensure that all third parties we share your information with comply with GDPR standards and implement appropriate security measures.

6. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. After that, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user, you have several rights under GDPR:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: If your data is incorrect or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.
  • Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
  • Right to Restriction: You can request a restriction on the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data, including for marketing purposes.
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have previously given us consent to process your data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sales@ukgummiesstore.com.

8. Security of Your Data

We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include secure payment gateways, encryption, and firewalls.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and improve our services. Cookies help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences, but you can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

10. International Data Transfers

As we are a UK-based store, your personal data will primarily be processed and stored within the UK. However, if we use third-party service providers located outside the UK, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this GDPR Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this GDPR policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Thank you for trusting UK Gummies Store with your personal information. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled securely and responsibly.