1. Who We Are
Sunshine Gifts (“we”, “us”, “our”) is responsible for the personal data collected through this website.
Contact email: hello@sunshinegifts.co.uk
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data when you use our website or place an order:
- Name
- Billing and delivery address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
- Order history
- Communications with us (emails, contact forms)
We do not store your full payment card details.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- process and deliver your orders
- manage payments, refunds, and returns
- communicate with you about your order
- provide customer support
- comply with legal and accounting obligations
- prevent fraud and secure our website
If you have opted in, we may also use your email address to send marketing communications. You can unsubscribe at any time.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Performance of a contract (to fulfil your order)
- Legal obligation (tax and accounting requirements)
- Legitimate interests (customer service, fraud prevention)
- Consent (for marketing communications, where applicable)
5. Sharing Your Data
We only share your personal data where necessary, including with:
- payment providers (e.g. PayPal)
- delivery and courier companies
- website hosting and e-commerce platform providers
- professional advisors where legally required
All third parties are required to keep your data secure and use it only for the agreed purpose.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary:
- order and transaction data – for legal and tax purposes
- customer service communications – as long as needed to resolve queries
- marketing data – until you withdraw consent
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- access your personal data
- request correction of inaccurate data
- request deletion of your data
- restrict or object to processing
- withdraw consent at any time
- lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@sunshinegifts.co.uk.
8. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
10. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Scotland.
COOKIES POLICY
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve your experience, and provide information to the website owner.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- ensure the website works correctly
- remember items in your shopping cart
- improve website performance and usability
- help prevent fraud and improve security
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that allow you to place items in your cart and complete checkout.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
(For example, page visits or time spent on the site.)
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You may choose to block or delete cookies at any time.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including the ability to complete purchases.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
hello@sunshinegifts.co.uk