Introduction

Welcome to Vintage Items (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://vintageitems.co.uk) or use our services.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

a. Information You Provide to Us:

  • Name
  • Contact details (e.g., email address, phone number, postal address)
  • Information about items you wish to sell
  • Payment details (if applicable)

b. Information We Collect Automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details)

c. Information from Third Parties: We may receive data about you from third parties, such as payment processors or social media platforms, where you have consented to sharing your information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process your enquiries or transactions
  • Provide you with personalised services
  • Improve our website and services
  • Communicate with you, including sending promotional emails (you can opt-out at any time)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties for the purposes outlined above. These include:

  • Payment processors
  • Delivery services
  • IT service providers
  • Legal and regulatory bodies, if required by law

All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality of your data and process it in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When no longer needed, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.

5. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request erasure of your data where appropriate
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain circumstances
  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider

To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no system can guarantee complete security. You use our website at your own risk.

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and analyse site usage. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Vintage Items, Unit 8B, Blackminster Business Park, Evesham, WR11 7RE
Phone: 0330 043 4421