Who we are
Our website address is: https://affordiumshopping.uk. Account & Order Information: Name, address, email, phone, payment details (for processing orders). We are a UK-based online retailer dedicated to providing quality pet grooming products. For inquiries, contact us at support@affordiumshopping.uk.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect personal data to enhance your shopping experience. This includes:
Comments
If you leave a comment, we collect your IP address, browser data, and email (for spam detection).When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
We recommend uploading media without location data. If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
To track site activity and enhance user experience. If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
We share necessary information with trusted third parties to process orders:
- Payment Processors: PayPal, Stripe and Other payment gateways.
- Shipping Providers: We share your shipping address with carriers for delivery.
- Analytics & Marketing: We use Google Analytics and other tools to improve site functionality and marketing. For detailed information, refer to the respective third-party privacy policies.
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
We retain personal data for as long as necessary for processing orders, complying with tax laws, and providing customer support. Comments and user data are stored indefinitely. If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Your personal data may be transferred outside the EU for processing. We ensure your data is protected to EU standards using secure agreements with third-party providers.
How We Protect Your Data
We use encryption, secure payment systems, and privacy safeguards to protect your data. Only authorized staff have access to your information for order fulfillment and customer support.
Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, we will notify you and relevant authorities promptly, as per UK GDPR regulations.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.
For more information on your rights or concerns about your data, please contact us at support@affordiumshopping.uk.