Pixieland Privacy Notice

In accordance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came into effect 25th May 2018.  Please note our policy is likely to evolve and have numerous revisions and you are welcome to come back and check these at any time. 

If you are in any way worried by anything you read here, in the first instance contact us via email, enquiries@pixieland.co.uk  If you feel that your data has not been handled correctly, or you are unhappy with our response to any requests you have made to us regarding the use of your personal data, UK customers have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.

You can contact them by calling 0303 123 1113

If you are live outside of the UK, you have the right to lodge your complaint with the relevant data protection regulator in your country of residence.

Last Updated: 20th June 2018

 

Introduction.

This Privacy Notice details the type of personal data we may collect about you, how we’ll store and handle that data, and keep how we keep it safe.  Below there is a lot of detail but we want you to be fully informed about your rights and we hope the following sections will answer any questions you have.  If not, please feel free to get in touch with us.  However, the over-arching summary of everything contained below is simply this:

  • We use cookies on our website but only those that help the site to work better for the customer (you are free to manage this via your browser setting at any time.).
  • We use Google Analytics, however our code anomylises your IP address
  • The safety and security of your details is paramount to us and our SSL certificate protects & encrypts communication between your web browser and our website / server (you'll notice the padlock in the address bar).
  • Your name, address and telephone number is only ever used by us to be able to process your order and never given to any 3rd party (other than the courier to be able to deliver your order).
  • Your email address is only ever used by us to provide updates on the status of your order or to keep you informed with a newsletter (but only if you have opted in to receive them).  It is never passed onto a 3rd party to be used for their own marketing purposes.
  • We never store any of your payment details as when you purchase goods from us, you are taken through a secure gateway directly onto the site of the payment processor, and therefore no credit card details are even entered by you on our site.

 

The Detail.

The Legal Bases

The law on data protection sets out a number of different reasons for which a company may collect and process your personal data, including:

Consent

In certain situations, we can collect your data with your consent.

For example, if you select the option to receive newsletters from us.

 

Contractual obligations
We would need your personal data to comply with our contractual obligations.

For example, if you order an item from us for home delivery, we’ll collect your address details to deliver your purchase, and pass them to our courier.

 

Legal compliance
If the law requires us to, we may need to collect your data.  

For example, we can pass on details of people involved in fraud or other criminal activity affecting the our website to law enforcement.

Legitimate interest

In specific situations, we require your data to pursue our legitimate interests in a way which might reasonably be expected as part of running our business and which does not materially impact your rights, freedom or interests.

For example, we will use your purchase history to send you or make available personalised offers. 

 

When do we collect your personal data?

  • When you visit any of our websites, and use your account to buy our products online.
  • When you make an online purchase and check out as a guest.
  • When you create an account with us.
  • When you purchase a product by phone but don’t have (or don’t use) an account.
  • When you engage with us on social media.
  • When you contact us by any means with queries, complaints etc.
  • When you comment on or review our products.
  • When you fill in any forms. For example, your email address would be collected in the contact us form

 

. What sort of personal data do we collect?

  • If you have a web account with us: your name, billing/delivery address, orders and receipts, email and telephone number. For your security, we’ll also keep an encrypted record of your login password.
  • Details of your interactions with us by phone or email.
  • Details of your product preferences, for instance items in your wish lists.
  • Information gathered by the use of cookies in your web browser. Learn more about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
  • Your comments and product reviews. 
  • To deliver the best possible web experience, we collect technical information about your internet connection and browser as well as the country where your computer is located, the web pages viewed during your visit, the route you took to get to us, and any search terms you entered.
  • Your social media username, if you interact with us through those channels, to help us respond to your comments, questions or feedback.

 

The security of your information

The safety and security of your details is paramount to us and our SSL certificate protects & encrypts communication between your web browser and our website / server as you enter your data and what is collected is stored on secure servers.  This is evident to customers as when you land on our website you will notice a padlock displayed in the address bar of the browser.  When you purchase goods from us, you are taken through a secure gateway directly onto the site of the payment processor, therefore no credit card details are ever taken or stored by us.

 

How long will we keep your personal data?

Whenever we collect or process your personal data, we’ll only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.  When you place an order, we’ll keep the personal data you give us for five years so we can comply with our legal and contractual obligations.

If you create an account with us but don't place an order, your account will be deleted or anonymised after twelve months of inactivity.

If you make an account with us and place an order, your account will be deleted or anonymised after five years of inactivity from the date of your last order.

 

 

How and why do we use your personal data?

 

Here’s how we’ll use your personal data and why:

  • To process any orders that you make using our website. If we don’t collect your personal data during checkout, we won’t be able to process your order and comply with our legal obligations.

For example, your details may need to be passed to a third party to supply or deliver the product or service that you ordered, and we may keep your details for a reasonable period afterwards in order to fulfil any contractual obligations such as refunds, guarantees and so on.

  • To respond to your queries, refund requests and complaints. Handling the information you sent enables us to respond. We may also keep a record of these to inform any future communication with us and to demonstrate how we communicated with you throughout. We do this on the basis of our contractual obligations to you, our legal obligations and our legitimate interests in providing you with the best service and understanding how we can improve our service based on your experience. 
  • To protect our business and your account from fraud and other illegal activities. This includes using your personal data to maintain, update and safeguard your account. We’ll also monitor your browsing activity with us to quickly identify and resolve any problems and protect the integrity of our websites. We’ll do all of this as part of our legitimate interest.
  • With your consent, we may use your personal data, preferences and details of your transactions to keep you informed by email, about relevant products, special offers, discounts or promotions.  Of course, you are free to opt out of hearing from us at any time just by unsubscribing from our newsletter if you have opted in to receive one.
  • To send you communications required by law for service messages.  For example, updates to this Privacy Notice and legally required information relating to your orders. These service messages will not include any promotional content and do not require prior consent when sent by email or text message. If we do not use your personal data for these purposes, we would be unable to comply with our legal obligations.

 

Cookie Policy

This cookie policy sets out how Pixieland uses and protects any information that you give Pixieland when you use this website. Pixieland is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with our privacy statement. Pixieland may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

What we collect

We may collect the following information:

  • name
  • contact information including email address
  • demographic information such as postcode, preferences and interests
  • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

For the exhaustive list of cookies we collect see the list of cookies we collect section below.

What we do with the information we gather

We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:

  • Internal record keeping.
  • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
  • We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided. But only if you have given us permission to do so
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Security

We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.

How we use cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.

We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.

Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

Links to other websites

Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.

Controlling your personal information

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

  • whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
  • if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at glynis@pixieland.co.uk

We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.

You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to .

If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

List of cookies we collect

The table below lists the cookies we collect and what information they store.

COOKIE name

COOKIE Description

CART

The association with your shopping cart.

CATEGORY_INFO

Stores the category info on the page, that allows to display pages more quickly.

COMPARE

The items that you have in the Compare Products list.

CURRENCY

Your preferred currency

CUSTOMER

An encrypted version of your customer id with the store.

CUSTOMER_AUTH

An indicator if you are currently logged into the store.

CUSTOMER_INFO

An encrypted version of the customer group you belong to.

CUSTOMER_SEGMENT_IDS

Stores the Customer Segment ID

EXTERNAL_NO_CACHE

A flag, which indicates whether caching is disabled or not.

FRONTEND

You sesssion ID on the server.

GUEST-VIEW

Allows guests to edit their orders.

LAST_CATEGORY

The last category you visited.

LAST_PRODUCT

The most recent product you have viewed.

NEWMESSAGE

Indicates whether a new message has been received.

NO_CACHE

Indicates whether it is allowed to use cache.

PERSISTENT_SHOPPING_CART

A link to information about your cart and viewing history if you have asked the site.

POLL

The ID of any polls you have recently voted in.

POLLN

Information on what polls you have voted on.

RECENTLYCOMPARED

The items that you have recently compared.

STF

Information on products you have emailed to friends.

STORE

The store view or language you have selected.

USER_ALLOWED_SAVE_COOKIE

Indicates whether a customer allowed to use cookies.

VIEWED_PRODUCT_IDS

The products that you have recently viewed.

WISHLIST

An encrypted list of products added to your Wishlist.

WISHLIST_CNT

The number of items in your Wishlist.

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