Privacy & Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
Beach Towel Clips Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or make a purchase from our website:
https://beachtowelclips.co.uk/
We process personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. Who We Are
Beach Towel Clips Ltd
Email: [email protected]
We operate an online store supplying beach towel clips and related products across the UK.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
a) Information You Provide
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and delivery address
Order and payment details
Account login details (if applicable)
Enquiry or support messages
b) Automatically Collected Data
When you browse our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited and time spent
Referring website
c) Payment Information
Payments are processed securely via third-party payment providers.
We do not store full card details on our servers.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
Process and deliver your orders
Communicate order updates
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Prevent fraud and ensure security
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Where applicable, we may use your data for marketing only with your consent.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your data under:
Contract – to fulfil orders
Legal obligation – for accounting and compliance
Legitimate interests – to improve services and prevent fraud
Consent – for cookies and marketing communications
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data with:
Payment processors (e.g. card providers)
Delivery and courier companies
Website hosting and IT providers
Professional advisers (e.g. accountants)
Legal or regulatory authorities (if required)
All third parties are required to protect your data.
7. International Data Transfers
Some third-party services may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure safeguards such as:
UK adequacy regulations
Standard contractual clauses
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
Orders and financial records: up to 6 years
Customer enquiries: 12–24 months
Marketing data: until consent is withdrawn
9. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact:
📧 [email protected]
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://www.ico.org.uk
Cookies Policy
10. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help improve functionality, security, and user experience.
11. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function, including:
Shopping basket functionality
Checkout processes
Security features
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how visitors use our website (e.g. Google Analytics), including:
Pages visited
Time spent on site
Traffic sources
Functional Cookies
Used to remember preferences and improve usability.
Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
Used to deliver relevant advertising and track campaign performance (e.g. Facebook Pixel, Google Ads).
12. Managing Cookies
When you visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise preferences
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings.
Disabling cookies may affect website functionality, including checkout.
13. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies, including:
Google Analytics
Payment gateways
Advertising platforms
These providers have their own privacy policies.
14. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
Secure servers and hosting
Encrypted payment processing
Restricted access to personal data
However, no system is completely secure.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact: