PRIVACY POLICY
Privacy Policy
At Kits4Clocks, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or purchase our products.
1. Who We Are
Kits4Clocks is a UK-based business specialising in precision-engineered mechanical clock kits and finished timepieces. Our website is operated to provide information, products, and services to customers who value craftsmanship, quality, and trust.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:
Personal details such as your name, billing and delivery address, email address, and telephone number
Order information including products purchased, payment method, and transaction details
Account information if you create an account with us
Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data
Communication records when you contact us via email, contact forms, or customer support
We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to:
Process and fulfil orders
Communicate with you about your purchases or enquiries
Provide customer support and after-sales service
Improve our website, products, and user experience
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Send marketing communications (only where you have given consent)
4. Payment Information
All payments are processed securely through trusted third-party payment providers. Kits4Clocks does not store or have access to your full payment card details.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to:
Enable essential site functionality
Remember your preferences
Analyse website performance and usage
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
We may share your information only with:
Payment processors
Shipping and delivery partners
Website hosting and service providers
Legal or regulatory authorities where required by law
All third parties are required to protect your data and use it only for the agreed purpose.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. While no system can be completely secure, we work continuously to safeguard your information.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfil orders and services
Meet legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
9. Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.