Last Updated: January 2025
At Weare Beauty & Aesthetics, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you shop with us or use our website, wearebeautyandaesthetics.co.uk
1. Who We Are
Weare Beauty & Aesthetics operates the website wearebeautyandaesthetics.co.uk.
We are registered in [Your City/Region, UK], and our business address is Heather House, Turnpike Rd, Lower Weare, Axbridge BS26 2JF. For any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: laura@wearebeautyandaesthetics.co.uk
Phone: 07825 612514
2. What Information We Collect
We collect and process the following data:
Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, delivery and billing addresses.
Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or other payment information processed securely via Stripe or PayPal.
Order Details: Items purchased, order history, and delivery details.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Process and deliver your orders.
Send order confirmations, updates, and customer support communications.
Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
Comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting.
Send marketing communications (only with your consent).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
Performance of a Contract: To fulfill and deliver your orders.
Consent: For marketing communications.
Legal Obligation: For compliance with UK tax laws and regulations.
Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and provide a better shopping experience.
5. Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your data with:
Payment Processors: To securely process payments (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Delivery Services: To deliver your orders (e.g., Royal Mail, DPD).
Service Providers: For website hosting, analytics, and email services.
Legal Authorities: If required by law or to prevent fraud.
We ensure all third parties protect your data and use it only for the intended purpose.
6. How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill your orders, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Financial transaction records are kept for at least 6 years for tax purposes.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: Update incorrect or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to processing for legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us at laura@wearebeautyandaesthetics.co.uk.
8. Cookies
At Weare Beauty & Aesthetics, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and support the functionality of our online store. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and collect information about website usage.
How We Use Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and ensure that core functionalities, such as adding products to your cart and completing the checkout process, work correctly.
b) Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect data about how visitors interact with our website. This helps us understand user behavior and improve our website. The data collected includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Browser and device information
- Location (general, not specific)
All data collected by Google Analytics is anonymized and does not identify individual users.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region, to provide a personalized experience.
d) Marketing Cookies
We may use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, which place cookies on your device. These cookies are controlled by third parties and subject to their privacy policies.
For more information on how Google Analytics uses your data, visit Google’s Data Privacy and Security
Your Cookie Choices
You can manage or delete cookies using your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Block or delete cookies
- Enable or disable specific types of cookies
- Receive alerts when a website tries to set cookies
For more details, refer to your browser’s help section or visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
If you disable cookies, some features of our website, such as the shopping cart and checkout, may not function properly.
9. Data Security
We use secure servers, encryption, and other measures to protect your data. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
