Privacy Policy
At Tassen & Co, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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WHO WE ARE
We operate this website and are the data controller responsible for your personal information.
WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect and process the following personal data:
• Full name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Order history
• IP address and device information
• Website usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)
• Marketing preferences
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HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use your information to:
• Process and deliver your orders
• Manage payments and prevent fraud
• Communicate order updates
• Provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications (only where you have opted in)
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LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (UK GDPR)
We process your data under the following lawful bases:
• Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders
• Legal obligation – for tax and accounting purposes
• Legitimate interests – to improve services and prevent fraud
• Consent – for marketing communications
PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers such as Wix Payments. We do not store full payment card details.
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SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:
• Payment processors
• Delivery and courier companies
• Website hosting provider (Wix)
• Professional advisers (e.g., accountants)
• Legal or regulatory authorities where required
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INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If your data is transferred outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
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DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for legal, tax, and legitimate business purposes.
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YOUR RIGHTS UNDER UK GDPR
You have the right to:
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise your rights, contact us at:
contact@tassenandco.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk
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COOKIES
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyse traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie banner.
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UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.