Privacy Policy
A Legal Disclaimer
At A Pinch of Magick, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website and services. By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
1. Who We Are
A Pinch of Magick ("we," "us," or "our") is a UK-based website offering content, products, and services related to magick and self-empowerment. For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:
Email: Rebecca (at) apinchofmagick.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
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Information You Provide: When you sign up, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, billing/shipping address, and payment details.
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Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our site, we may collect information like your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity through cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
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Process and fulfil orders, including payments and shipping.
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Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries.
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Send marketing emails if you’ve opted in.
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Improve our website and user experience.
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Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or agree to cookies.
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Contractual Necessity: To fulfil your orders or provide services.
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Legal Obligation: To comply with UK laws, such as financial record-keeping.
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Legitimate Interests: To improve our website and protect against fraud.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies may collect information such as browsing behaviour and preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. How We Share Your Data
We will not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Payment processors, delivery companies, and IT support services.
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Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
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Third-Party Tools: Analytics platforms like Google Analytics to understand website performance.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal or reporting obligations.
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Financial data will be retained for 7 years to comply with tax regulations.
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Marketing data will be kept until you withdraw your consent.
8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:
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Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
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Restriction: Request restriction of data processing in certain circumstances.
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Objection: Object to data processing for direct marketing purposes.
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Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at Rebecca (at) apinchofmagick.com.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the UK or EEA (European Economic Area), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy, such as contractual agreements or certifications.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Please review the policy periodically to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: Rebecca (at) apinchofmagick.com
Effective Date: 24th November 2024
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.