Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy – All Around Gifts
Effective Date: 27 May 2025
Last Updated: 27 May 2025
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how All Around Gifts collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. It applies to all data collected via our website https://allaroundgifts.co.uk and other sites we own and operate.
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
1. Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Name
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Phone number
- Mailing address
This occurs when you:
- Enter competitions, sweepstakes, or surveys
- Sign up for email or social media updates
- Contact us via email or social media
- Mention us on social media
2. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Technical errors or crash data
This data is collected via cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies.
Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data only when legally permitted. These bases include:
- Consent – when you give us permission
- Contract – to fulfill a contract with you
- Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services, market responsibly, or prevent fraud
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Personalise your experience on our website
- Communicate with you
- Conduct analytics and market research
- Send marketing and promotional material
- Enable access to services and competitions
- Maintain internal records and legal compliance
- Improve our website and services
- Prevent fraud and maintain security
We may combine your personal data with research or data from trusted third-party sources.
Security of Your Personal Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal data. While we aim to use commercially acceptable means, no electronic transmission is 100% secure.
You are responsible for keeping your passwords and account information secure.
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data with:
- Affiliates and subsidiaries
- Service providers (e.g. IT, analytics, hosting)
- Business partners and promotional sponsors
- Employees and contractors
- Regulatory bodies or legal authorities when required
- Third parties in connection with business transfers or legal claims
International Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside the UK. Where such transfers occur, we ensure adequate safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data.
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request rectification of inaccurate data
- Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. You will be asked to provide explicit consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes and update the effective date above.
Contact Us
All Around Gifts
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01925 393658