GDPR Policy (UK)
Updated
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Introduction
Sharon's Tarot ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or use our services in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Data Controller Information
- Company Name: Sharon's Tarot
- Contact Email: sharonstarotuk@outlook.com
- Phone Number: +44 07501 688314
For the purposes of the UK GDPR, we are the "Data Controller" of your personal data.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, title, and date of birth.
- Contact Data: Email address, postal address, and phone number.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data through cookies.
- Transaction Data: Details about payments, tarot readings, and other services purchased.
- Marketing and Communication Data: Preferences regarding marketing communication and customer feedback.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect personal data through various methods, including:
- Direct Interactions: When you fill out forms, create an account, or contact us.
- Automated Technologies: Via cookies and tracking technologies when you browse our website.
- Third-Party Sources: Payment processors or other service providers when you make transactions.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and manage tarot reading services.
- To process payments and deliver digital readings.
- To communicate with you, including customer service inquiries.
- To send marketing materials if you’ve opted in to receive them.
- To improve our website, services, and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds under the UK GDPR:
- Contractual Obligation: To provide services that you have requested.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly consented, e.g., for marketing emails.
- Legitimate Interest: To improve services, detect fraud, or ensure website security.
- Legal Compliance: When required by law.
6. Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Third-party service providers: Payment processors, web hosting services, and marketing platforms.
- Law enforcement: When required by law, or in response to a valid legal process.
- Business transfers: If we sell or merge our business, your data may be transferred.
We ensure that these third parties follow UK GDPR requirements and protect your data.
7. International Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure it is protected through appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions.
8. Data Security
We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:
- Encryption of sensitive information.
- Secure servers and access control.
- Regular security audits.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
- Transaction Data: Retained for 6 years for tax purposes.
- Marketing Data: Retained until you opt-out or withdraw consent.
10. Your Data Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Correct any incomplete or inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, where applicable.
- Restriction: Request to limit the processing of your data.
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for direct marketing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
To exercise your rights, contact us at sharonstarotuk@gmail.com
11. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. For detailed information on the cookies we use, please refer to our Privacy Policy .
12. Marketing Communications
You may opt-in to receive marketing materials from us. If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications, you can opt-out by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.
- Contacting us at sharonstarotuk@outlook.com
13. Children's Data
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:
- Email: sharonstarotuk@outlook.com
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.
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