PRIVACY POLICY

The Novelty Shop Privacy Policy​

Effective Date: December 4, 2024

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At The Novelty Shop, accessible from www.thenoveltyshop.co.uk, we prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we use and protect it.

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1. Information We Collect

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• Personal Identification Information: When you place an order or register on our site, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and payment information.

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• Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-personal information about visitors whenever they interact with our site. This may include the browser name, type of computer, and technical information about users' means of connection to our site, such as the operating system and Internet service providers utilised.

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2. How We Use Collected Information

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The Novelty Shop collects and uses your information for the following purposes:

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• To Process Transactions: We use the information you provide about yourself when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

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• To Improve Customer Service: Your information helps us respond more effectively to your customer service requests and support needs.

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• To Send Periodic Emails: The email address you provide for order processing may be used to send you information and updates pertaining to your order. It may also be used to respond to your inquiries and other requests or questions.

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3. Protection of Your Information

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We adopt appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information, and data stored on our site.

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4. Sharing Your Personal Information

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We do not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. However, we may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

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5. Cookies

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Our website may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. A cookie is a small data file that is placed on your device or computer’s hard drive when you visit our site. These cookies help us improve your access to the site and identify repeat visitors. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance their experience on our site.

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You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, doing so may prevent some parts of the site from functioning properly.

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6. Third-Party Services

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We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website’s services, provide the service on our behalf, or assist us in analysing how our service is used. These third-party services will have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

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7. Compliance with Data Protection Regulations

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We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) if you are accessing our website from the European Economic Area (EEA).

 

You have the right to:

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• Access, update, or delete the information we have on you.

• Withdraw your consent to data processing.

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe our use of your data breaches applicable law.

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8. Your Consent

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By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our website.

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9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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The Novelty Shop reserves the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will post the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect.

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10. Contacting Us

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If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with us, please contact us below.

 

Thank you for trusting The Novelty Shop. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding it.