
PRIVACY POLICY
1. Information We Collect
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When you visit our website or place an order, we may collect:
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Personal Information
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Full name
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Billing and shipping address
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Email address
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Phone number (if provided)
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Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers)
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Technical Information
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages visited and browsing behaviour
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Marketing Information
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Email subscription preferences
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Interactions with marketing emails or advertisements
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2. How We Use Your Information
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We use your information to:
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Process and fulfil your orders
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Deliver products and manage returns
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Respond to customer service enquiries
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Improve our website and customer experience
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Send marketing communications (if you have opted in)
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
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3. Payment Processing
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All payments are securely processed through trusted third-party providers (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal). Gaianics does not store full payment card details on our systems.
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4. Marketing Communications
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If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send you updates, product information, and promotional content.
You can unsubscribe at any time by:
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Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails
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Contacting us directly
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5. Cookies
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Our website uses cookies to:
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Improve website functionality
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Analyse site traffic
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Enhance user experience
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You may disable cookies in your browser settings, although some features may not function properly.
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6. Data Sharing
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We may share your information with:
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Payment processors
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Shipping providers
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Website hosting platforms
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Legal or regulatory authorities where required
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All third parties are required to respect the security of your data.
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7. Data Security
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We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
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However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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8. Data Retention
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We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfil orders
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax and accounting requirements)
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Resolve disputes
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9. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
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Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Restrict processing
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Object to marketing communications
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
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To exercise your rights, contact us at:
Email: info@gaianics.com
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10. Changes to This Policy
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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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11. Contact Information
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
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Gaianics
[Your Business Address – can be correspondence address]
Email: info@gaianics.com
