Privacy Policy for JRC Store

This privacy policy explains how we JRC Store, collect, use, and share your personal data when you visit our website JRC-Store.co.uk, or purchase our products or services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Please read this privacy policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns about our practices. By using our website or purchasing our products or services, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

What personal data do we collect and why?

We collect different types of personal data from you or about you for various purposes, such as:

•  To provide you with our products or services, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, delivery address, payment information, and order details. We use this data to process and deliver your orders, communicate with you about your orders, and handle any issues or complaints that may arise.

•  To improve our website and user experience, we may collect information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time you spend, and the device you use. We use this data to analyse and optimise our website performance, functionality, and content, and to provide you with personalised recommendations and offers.

•  To market our products or services to you, we may collect your email address, phone number, or other contact details, as well as your preferences, interests, and feedback. We use this data to send you newsletters, promotions, surveys, and other marketing communications that may be of interest to you, and to measure and improve the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

•  To comply with our legal obligations, we may collect any data that is required by law or regulation, such as your identity, tax, or financial information. We use this data to verify your identity, prevent fraud, protect our rights and interests, and cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

How do we collect your personal data?

We collect your personal data in different ways, such as:

•  When you provide it to us directly, such as when you create an account, place an order, contact us, or sign up for our newsletter.

•  When you provide it to us indirectly, such as when you use a social media account to log in to our website, or when you interact with our ads or content on third-party platforms.

•  When we obtain it from third-party sources, such as when we use analytics tools, cookies, or other technologies to collect information about your online activity, or when we receive data from our partners, suppliers, or service providers.

How do we share your personal data?

We may share your personal data with third parties for various purposes, such as:

•  With our partners, suppliers, or service providers, who help us with the operation of our website, the provision of our products or services, the improvement of our website and user experience, the marketing of our products or services, or the fulfilment of our legal obligations. We only share the data that is necessary for them to perform their functions and we require them to protect your data and comply with the applicable laws and regulations.

•  With other users of our website, if you choose to post reviews, comments, or other content on our website, or if you participate in any interactive features or social media platforms that we offer. Please note that any data that you disclose in these areas may become public and accessible to anyone who visits our website or uses our services. We are not responsible for the privacy of any data that you choose to share in these areas.

•  With other third parties, if we are required or permitted by law or regulation, such as to comply with a court order, a subpoena, a request from a law enforcement or regulatory authority, or a legal process, or to protect our rights, interests, property, or safety, or that of our customers, employees, or the public.

How do we protect your personal data?

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

•  Using encryption, firewalls, and other security technologies to safeguard your data during transmission and storage.

•  Limiting the access to your data to only those employees, partners, suppliers, or service providers who need it to perform their functions and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

•  Implementing policies and procedures to ensure the proper handling and disposal of your data and to prevent any accidental loss, damage, or theft.

However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. You are also responsible for keeping your account password and any other login details confidential and for notifying us immediately if you suspect any unauthorised access or use of your account or data.

How long do we keep your personal data?

We only keep your personal data for as long as it is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law or regulation. The retention period may vary depending on the type and nature of the data, the purpose of its use, and our legal obligations. When we no longer need your data, we will delete it or anonymise it in a secure manner.

What are your rights and choices regarding your personal data?

You have certain rights and choices regarding your personal data, such as:

•  The right to access, update, correct, or delete your data. You can access, update, correct, or delete your data by logging into your account, contacting us, or using any other tools that we may provide on our website or services.

•  The right to object to or restrict the processing of your data. You can object to or restrict the processing of your data by changing your account settings, contacting us, or using any other tools that we may provide on our website or services. Please note that some of our website features or services may not function properly or may become unavailable if you do so.

•  The right to withdraw your consent. If you have given us your consent to process your data, you can withdraw it at any time by changing your account settings, contacting us, or using any other tools that we may provide on our website or services. Please note that withdrawing your consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that we have done before your withdrawal or that is based on other lawful grounds.

•  The right to data portability. You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and transfer it to another service provider, where technically feasible. You can do so by contacting us or using any other tools that we may provide on our website or services.

•  The right to lodge a complaint. You can lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) or any other supervisory authority that is competent to handle your data protection issues, if you are not satisfied with how we process your data or how we respond to your requests.

How do we use cookies and other technologies?

We use cookies and other technologies, such as web beacons, pixels, tags, or scripts, to collect and store information about your online activity, preferences, and behaviour, and to enhance your experience on our website and services. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website or use our services. They help us to recognise you, remember your settings, personalise your content, analyse our website performance, and deliver targeted ads. You can manage your cookie preferences by changing your browser settings, but please note that some of our website features or services may not function properly or may become unavailable if you disable or reject cookies.

We may also use third-party cookies and other technologies, such as those provided by Google Analytics, Facebook, or other advertising networks, to measure and improve our website and services, and to deliver relevant ads to you on our website or on other websites or platforms. These third parties may collect and use your data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and we do not control or endorse their cookies or other technologies.

How do we update this privacy policy?

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, laws, or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting a notice on our website or by sending you an email. The updated privacy policy will take effect as soon as it is posted or as otherwise stated. Your continued use of our website or services after the update will constitute your acceptance of the changes. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to stay informed of how we process your data.

How do you contact us?

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us by:
•  Email: info@jrc-store.co.uk
•  Tel: +44 125 8558 858