Privacy policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Antiques Shop Name] ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR.
Information We Collect
1 Personal Information
We may collect the following information:
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Name and title
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Contact information including email address, phone number, and postal address
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Billing and delivery address
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Payment information (we do not store complete credit card details)
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Purchase history
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Communication preferences
2 Automatic Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
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Technical information including IP address and browser type
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Information about your visit including pages visited and time spent on each page
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Information about your device
How We Collect Your Information
We collect information when you:
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Create an account on our website
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Place an order
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Sign up for our newsletter
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Contact us via email, phone, or our contact form
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Use or view our website via your browser's cookies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Process and fulfill your orders
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Manage your account
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Send order confirmations and shipping updates
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Respond to your inquiries
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Improve our website and services
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Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
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Comply with legal obligations
What to include in the Privacy Policy
Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant.
How We Store Your Information
We take appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We keep your personal data for only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, but this may prevent some parts of our website from functioning properly.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
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Delivery companies to fulfill your order
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Payment processors to complete transactions
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Professional advisers when necessary
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Law enforcement when legally required
Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request erasure of your data
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Object to processing of your data
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Request restriction of processing
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent
Marketing Communications
Our website may include links to third-party websites. These websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.