Effective Date: 16/11/2024
THP Shop
592 College Road, Kingstanding
West Midlands, B44 0HU
United Kingdom
At THP Shop, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, magazine subscriptions, digital platforms, and other services.
By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data:
1.1 Information You Provide Directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, and postal address when you:
- Subscribe to our magazine.
- Sign up for newsletters.
- Enter competitions or promotions.
- Participate in surveys or feedback forms.
1.2 Information We Collect Automatically:
- IP address, browser type, and device information when you visit our website.
- Cookies and similar technologies to personalise content and ads.
1.3 Information from Third Parties:
- Social media platforms when you engage with our pages.
- Data brokers, if you’ve consented to such sharing.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide subscription services and deliver our magazine.
- To personalise your experience with relevant content, offers, and promotions.
- To manage competitions, promotions, and surveys.
- To communicate updates, newsletters, and special offers (if you’ve opted in).
- To improve our website and services using analytics tools.
- To comply with legal obligations, such as record-keeping.
3. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you sign up for marketing communications.
- Contractual Necessity: For fulfilling subscription services.
- Legitimate Interests: For improving our services and preventing fraud.
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable UK laws.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. However, we may share your data with:
- Service Providers: For payment processing, delivery, and IT services.
- Advertising Partners: To show personalised ads (with your consent).
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to enforce our rights.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies may include:
- Essential cookies for website functionality.
- Performance cookies for analytics and website optimisation.
- Marketing cookies to deliver targeted ads.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. After that, we securely delete or anonymise your data.
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your data.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
- Data Portability: Transfer your data to another provider.
- Objection: Opt out of direct marketing or certain processing activities.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
9. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your data outside the UK, we ensure it is protected under adequate safeguards, such as UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate means.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Post: THP Shop, 592 College Road, Kingstanding, West Midlands, B44 0HU