Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

This privacy policy applies to www.seasonsboutique.co.uk and governs user privacy. It outlines user obligations and the website's responsibilities, detailing how user data is processed, stored, and protected.

This website and its owners prioritise user privacy by actively implementing measures to safeguard the privacy of visitors during their experience. Additionally, this website complies with all national laws and regulations in the UK regarding user privacy.

In accordance with GDPR, you have the right to be informed, request access, rectification and erasure of any of your personal data we store. This can be done in writing to the address shown within the website, or via email to: [email protected]. More details can be found on the ICO website.

COOKIES

Cookies are small files stored on a user’s computer hard drive that track, save, and record information regarding the user’s interactions and usage of the website.

This enables the website, via its server, to offer users a personalised experience. Users are encouraged to modify their web browser's security settings to block all cookies from this website and its external vendors if they prefer to decline the use and storage of cookies. Alternatively, they can use the cookie control system, if available, upon their initial visit.

This website employs tracking software to monitor visitor activity and gain insights into the usage patterns of those visitors. Provided by Google Analytics, this software uses cookies to track visitor engagement. A cookie will be placed on your computer's hard drive to monitor your interactions with the website, but it will not store, save, or collect any personal information. For further information, you can refer to Google's privacy policy here: [http://www.google.com/privacy.html]. 

Other cookies may be saved on your computer's hard drive by external vendors when this website engages in referral programs, sponsored links, or advertisements. These cookies are primarily utilised for conversion and referral tracking, typically expiring after 30 days, though some may have a longer duration. No personal information is stored, saved, or collected.

CONTACT & COMMUNICATION

Users who reach out to us via this website do so voluntarily and share any personal information requested at their own risk. We ensure that your personal data remains confidential and is stored securely until it is no longer needed or deemed useful. 

We prioritise your privacy and do not sell our mailing list or disclose customer information to any third parties, except to our secure server for order processing.

If we have explicitly informed you and obtained your consent, we may use your information to send you details about our products and services through a mailing list. This also applies if you have previously made a purchase or inquired about a product or service related to the newsletter. Please note that this is not an exhaustive overview of your rights regarding email marketing materials.

EMAIL NEWSLETTERS AND MARKETING MESSAGES

This website features an email newsletter program aimed at keeping subscribers updated on the products and services provided by Seasons Boutique. Users have the option to subscribe through a convenient automated online process at their discretion. Additionally, some subscriptions may be processed manually, requiring prior verbal or written consent from the user.

All subscriptions adhere to UK Spam Laws as specified in the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003. Personal information related to subscriptions is securely maintained in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. We do not share your personal details with third parties or disclose them to external companies or individuals. According to the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to request a copy of the personal information that this website's email newsletter program holds about you, which may incur a small fee. To access this information, please send a written request to the business address listed at the end of this policy.

Our email mailing list updates subscribers on products, services, and news. Users can subscribe with explicit permission, and we manage personal information per regulations. Subscribers can unsubscribe anytime through an automated service or alternative methods in our marketing messages' footer.

The type and content of marketing messages received by subscribers, including any third-party content, will be clearly specified at the time of subscription and may incorporate tracking mechanisms. Subscriber interactions are logged and retained in a database for future analysis and assessment. This tracked activity may cover aspects such as email openings, forwarding, link clicks, as well as the times, dates, and frequency of these actions (this list is not exhaustive). This data helps us improve future email campaigns and deliver more relevant content based on user activity.

EXTERNAL LINKS

We strive to provide safe and high-quality links to external websites. However, we advise caution before clicking on any links, which may include clickable text or images that direct you to different sites.

You may encounter shortened URLs, commonly used on social media platforms (e.g., http://bit.ly/IDgXAk). We recommend exercising discretion when dealing with these, ensuring their legitimacy before proceeding.

Despite our efforts to maintain safety, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or reliability of content on external sites. Therefore, any interaction with these links is at your own risk, and we cannot be held accountable for any issues that may arise.

In summary, while we aim to share reputable links, we encourage you to remain vigilant and consider your actions carefully before clicking.

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

We have a Social Media Policy to guide proper online conduct for our business and staff. Users should verify the authenticity of our official profiles before engaging. We will never request passwords or personal information via social media.

Our website may feature social sharing buttons, which users can use at their discretion, knowing this may publish content to their feeds and using them may allow social media platforms to track your sharing activity.

Any interactions on external social media platforms are subject to their respective terms and policies. Users are encouraged to engage wisely and protect their privacy. For confidential matters, please contact us via email at: [email protected].