Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
Last updated: 15 January 2024
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Introduction
TopShelfFinds.co.uk ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our website and services.
We are based in the United Kingdom and comply with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK GDPR. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this page.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- • Contact information when you reach out to us
- • Newsletter subscription details (email address)
- • Comments and feedback you submit
- • Survey responses and preferences
Information We Collect Automatically
- • IP address and approximate location (country/region)
- • Browser type and version
- • Device information (screen size, operating system)
- • Pages visited and time spent on site
- • Referral source (how you found our site)
- • Search terms used on our site
How We Use Your Information
Essential Functions
- • Provide and maintain our website services
- • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- • Send important updates about our services
- • Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
With Your Consent
- • Send marketing emails and newsletters
- • Analyze site usage and improve our services
- • Show personalized content and recommendations
- • Track affiliate link performance
Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share information in limited circumstances as described below.
Service Providers
- • Google Analytics (website analytics)
- • Supabase (database hosting)
- • Vercel (website hosting)
- • Amazon Associates (affiliate program)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Access & Control
- • Request a copy of your data
- • Correct inaccurate information
- • Delete your personal data
- • Restrict processing
Additional Rights
- • Object to processing
- • Data portability
- • Withdraw consent
- • Lodge a complaint with ICO
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:
- • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- • Secure hosting with reputable providers
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Limited access to personal data
- • Data retention policies
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law:
- • Contact form submissions: 2 years
- • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
- • Website analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
- • Cookie consent preferences: 1 year
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Modified" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Website: TopShelfFinds.co.uk
Email: privacy@topshelffinds.co.uk
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
ICO Registration: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we have not handled your personal data properly. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.