Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
The explanations and information provided in this Privacy Policy are general and high-level explanations of how a privacy policy typically works. This document does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on this policy as a substitute for professional legal advice, as we cannot know in advance the specific privacy practices or legal obligations that apply to your business.
We recommend that you seek independent legal advice to ensure that your Privacy Policy fully complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Privacy Policy
Beestonley Honey (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website www.beestonleyhoney.co.uk, purchase our products, or contact us.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
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Personal identification information such as your name, email address, postal address, and telephone number
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Order and payment information when you purchase products from our website (note: payment details are processed securely by third-party payment providers and are not stored by us)
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Contact form submissions and email correspondence
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Website usage data, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and cookies, to help us improve our website and user experience
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How We Collect Information
We collect information in the following ways:
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When you place an order through our website
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When you contact us via email or a contact form
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When you subscribe to any mailing lists (if applicable)
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Automatically, through cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our website
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Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
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To process and fulfil orders
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To communicate with you about your purchases or enquiries
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To provide customer support
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To improve our website, products, and services
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Sharing Your Information with Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share your information only where necessary, including:
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With trusted service providers such as payment processors, delivery companies, and website hosting providers
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Where required by law, regulation, or legal process
All third parties we work with are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with data protection laws.
Your Rights Under Data Protection Law
Under UK data protection legislation, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful reason for us to keep it
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Object to or restrict certain types of data processing
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Request data portability where applicable
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. While no online system is completely secure, we work hard to safeguard your information.
Minors’ Information
Our website and products are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to remove such information.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Further details may be provided in a separate Cookie Policy if required.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us via the contact details provided on www.beestonleyhoney.co.uk.