
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Minnie Lala Designs (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from Minnie Lala Designs website.
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who We Are
Business Name: Minnie Lala Designs
Email: miriamvincent1976@gmail.com
We are the data controller responsible for your personal data.
3. What Data We Collect
Information you provide:
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Name
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Billing and delivery address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Order details
Automatically collected data:
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Website usage data (pages visited, time on site, etc.)
Marketing data:
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Your preferences in receiving marketing from us
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Records of your consent
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
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Process and deliver your orders
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Communicate about your order
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Provide customer support
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Send marketing emails (if you opt in)
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Improve our website and user experience
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Analyse website traffic using analytics tools
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Prevent fraud and ensure security
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Comply with legal obligations
5. Legal Bases for Processing
We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
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Contract – to fulfil your order
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Legal obligation – for tax and accounting requirements
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Legitimate interests – to improve our services and prevent fraud
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Consent – for email marketing and non-essential cookies
6. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our mailing list:
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You will only receive marketing emails if you have opted in
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You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails
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We may use a third-party email marketing provider to manage campaigns
We do not send unsolicited marketing communications.
7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies in line with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Types of cookies we use:
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Essential cookies – required for the website to function
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Analytics cookies – to understand how visitors use our site
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Marketing cookies – to improve advertising and communication
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website.
This may include:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Traffic sources
Cookie Consent
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Non-essential cookies (including analytics) are only used with your consent
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You can manage or withdraw consent via our cookie banner or browser settings
8. How We Share Your Data
We only share your data where necessary, including with:
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Wix (website hosting and infrastructure)
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Payment providers (secure payment processing)
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Delivery companies (to fulfil your order)
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Email marketing providers
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Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
We do not sell your personal data.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g. Wix, Google) may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Adequacy regulations where applicable
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
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Order and financial records: up to 6 years
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Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
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Analytics data: retained according to provider settings
11. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate data
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
12. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
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Secure hosting via Wix
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Encryption and secure payment processing
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Restricted access to personal data
However, no system is completely secure.
13. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data:
Email: miriamvincent1976@gmail.com
