Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Argyll Sea Glass
Effective date: 18 June 2026
At Argyll Sea Glass, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website www.argyllseaglass.co.uk, place an order, or interact with us.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Argyll Sea Glass is a small family business based in Cove, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
Data Controller: Mike and Marie (trading as Argyll Sea Glass)
Email: info@argyllseaglass.co.uk
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Identity & Contact Data: Name, billing/shipping address, email address, and phone number.
- Order & Transaction Data: Details of your purchases, payments, and delivery information.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies (see our Cookies section below).
- Marketing & Communication Data: Your preferences for receiving newsletters or marketing emails.
- Correspondence: Any messages or enquiries you send us.
We do not collect special categories of personal data (such as health information) unless you voluntarily share it with us.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following lawful purposes:
- To process and fulfil your orders
- To manage your account and provide customer service
- To send you order confirmations, delivery updates, and essential transactional emails
- To improve our website and customer experience
- With your consent: to send you marketing communications about our products (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax records)
Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:
- Performance of a contract (e.g., fulfilling your order)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our business and website)
- Legal obligation
- Consent (for marketing)
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us run the business (e.g., Shopify or our website platform, payment processors, shipping companies like Royal Mail)
- Professional advisers (accountants, legal advisors) where necessary
- Law enforcement or regulators where legally required
All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. After this period, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
Your Legal Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@argyllseaglass.co.uk.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your experience, remember your preferences, and analyse site traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please see our separate Cookie Policy (or let me know if you’d like me to draft one too).
International Transfers
Your data is stored within the UK or EEA. If we ever transfer data outside these areas, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Thank you for trusting us with your information.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch via our Contact Us page or email info@argyllseaglass.co.uk.