Privacy Policy - We are committed to the online privacy of our customers
We've recently made updates to our Privacy Policy to increase transparency and comply with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your privacy is really important to us, and we understand how important it is to you. Our aim is to be as clear and open as possible about what we do and why we do it. We are committed to the online privacy of all our customers.
Information We Collect From You
To be able to order from us we have to collect certain information from you. As part of this, you are required to give your contact information. We use the information given to us to fulfill our order processing in a way that is set out in this privacy policy. You can change your registration details easily through the account page available on the website or if you have not registered an account by getting in touch with us through the 'contact us' page
Your user name and password
If you register an account you are required to have a user name and password in order to access your account. We keep your account information safe so that you can have this to hand each time you visit us. Ultimately this makes it easier to make your next order as it is not necessary to add your details again, all you need to do is log in. You can also see any past orders from within your account. Your password is stored in an encrypted format so no-one is able to see what it is. You will be able to request a password re-set if you forget what yours is and you can also change it yourself from within your account.
Your name, address and postcode
Without this, we won't know where or who to send your order to. Your postcode is necessary so we can identify the area you are in so we can provide a shipping option(s). Certain details are necessary for the delivery companies to deliver your parcel. Any delivery company we use will have a strict privacy policy in place and will only be given the absolute minimum details they will require in order to deliver your parcel. They will never pass on any of your details to a third party company.
Your email address
We need your email address so we can keep you updated about the status of your order. If you have agreed to receive marketing communications these may also be sent by email. If your order is being dispatched by a courier we also provide the courier with your email address, this is so they can keep you updated of the status of your order. You will be provided with a tracking number so you can check the status on the courier's website.
Your telephone number
This is required in case of any problems with your order or if we need to check anything, we need to be able to contact you quickly. Also we need to provide the courier with a telephone number in case they need to contact you when attempting to deliver.
Your payment card number, expiry date, issue no and name of cardholder
A payment card is required in order to pay for any orders. All payments are made via Paypal or Worldpay, you will be taken to an external page which is fully secure and encrypted by the payment option provider you choose, we do not collect or store any card details from you.
Correspondence
If you contact us we may keep a record of that correspondence.
Third-party information
If you decide to have your parcel delivered to a third party you are confirming that you have identified us to them and told them what we will use their information for, as set out in this Privacy Policy and that they have given permission for us to be able to use their personal information in the manner described.
IP addresses
When you visit our site, we will automatically receive your IP address, a unique identifier for your computer or other access devices.
How Do We Use The Information We Collect?
Our main uses of your information are explained above which in general is to process your orders, as well as to help us understand your needs and provide you with a better service.
Your account may be used to store information about your previous purchases, personal preferences and shopping lists. But you should also be aware of the following uses
Marketing
If you have opted into our newsletter we may send you emails from time to time but you will always have the opportunity to unsubscribe.
Customer care and other correspondence
As part of our customer care procedures, we may follow up, either by letter, phone, SMS or email, customers who have purchased goods or services from our website or who have posted comments about us on the internet, for example to resolve a complaint or to ask for a testimonial.
Market research
From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by letter, phone, SMS or email.
Personalised shopping
We may personalise your experience by using your past purchases and browsing habits to present special offers and new products and services that we think may be of interest to you. As technology develops this will really help us to improve our service to you.
Website improvements
To help us design our website to help improve your experience, we may collect information about the way you use and access our website. Our web system collects information about each visitor, including IP address, the length of time spent on the website and the order in which pages are visited. We may use third-party experts to help us look at this information. However, we make sure that anyone we employ treats all information with the same sensitivity and security that we treat it. This is explained in more detail in the cookies section below.
Cookies
Our site use a number of different cookies. Below we explain the cookies we use and why we use them.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that may be placed on your device when you visit our sites. When you next visit our site the cookie allows us to distinguish you from other users.
There are two broad categories of cookies:
Persistent cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically.
Session cookies
Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser when they are automatically deleted.
Cookies we use and why we use them:
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are technical cookies that are required for the operation of our site. Without essential cookies our site can't operate properly. Essential cookies include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas.
Performance cookies
Performance cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors to our site and to see how visitors move around them. This helps us to improve the way our site works by enabling us to tailor our site to the way visitors use them. The information we collect from performance cookies is aggregated which means that we cannot identify you from it.
Your right to refuse cookies and what happens if you refuse them
You can refuse cookies by activating the relevant setting on your browser. However, if you do so you may not be able to access all or parts of our site. If you carry on using our site and do not change your browser settings we will assume you consent to us using cookies as described above.
Access Rights
You have a right to access the personal information that is held about you. If you have registered an account you can access this information via your account. If you do not have an account you can contact us via the 'contact us' page. Please explain what you require and provide a current email address so we can reply to you.
Security
The security of your information is very important to us and as such we have made our website fully secure by adding a SSL certificate to it. Any information held about you will also be stored safe and secure. To stop any unauthorised access or disclosure of your information, we have made sure there are suitable physical, electronic and managerial systems to protect and secure your information that we collect online.
Keep your information secure
In order to help us to keep your information confidential you should keep your password secret.
Passwords
You should choose a password that is not obvious or known to anyone else and you should never give this to anyone else as you will be responsible for any activity that may be made from using this password whether it has been authorised by you or not.
If you forget your password, you can request a new password, which will be emailed to the address we hold for you.
You can change your password anytime through your account on the website. Should you request us to change your password for you we will change it to temporary one for you and you must then change this password in your account to something more secure.
Payment Card Security
We use either Paypal or Worldpay to take your payments, the choice is yours. Whichever one you choose you will be taken to their totally secure page to add your details and/or confirm your payment details. Both companies use SSL which ensures total privacy and security when you are making your payment. Their secure server encrypts your credit or debit card number details along with your personal information and changes them into bits of code that are then securely sent over the internet. Your browser will show when you are in a secure environment by displaying either a locked padlock or an image of a key in the grey bar at the bottom of the page; it may also warn you when you are entering a secured environment as you go to place your order.
Links
Our website contains useful links to other websites, however once you have used these links to leave our website you should be aware that we do not have any control over that other website. As such we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting these websites, and they are not governed by this Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for any products and/or services featured on any third party website. You should exercise caution and look at the Privacy Policy applicable to the website in question.
Notification of Changes to This Policy
If we decide to change our Privacy Policy, we will post these changes on this website so you know what information we collect and how we use it.
Feedback
If you have any feedback, questions or concerns, please contact us via the 'contact us' page
