Privacy Policy

1. About this Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Aldovern Boutique (“we”, “our”, “the catalogue”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data obtained through the website at aldovern.info. It is issued in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

The data controller for personal data processed through this website is Aldovern Boutique, 17 Jerusalem Passage, London EC1V 4HZ, United Kingdom. Contact: [email protected].

This policy applies to all visitors to aldovern.info and all individuals who submit correspondence, enquiries, or contact forms through the website. By using this website, you acknowledge the data processing activities described in this policy.

2. Data We Collect

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

• —Contact data: name and email address submitted through the contact form on this website.
• —Correspondence data: the content of messages submitted through the contact form.
• —Technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, and pages viewed, collected automatically through server logs and analytics functionality.
• —Cookie data: data stored in browser cookies, described in full in our Cookie Policy.

We do not collect payment data, health data, or any special category data as defined by UK GDPR Article 9. We do not collect data from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe data concerning a minor has been submitted through this website, please contact us at [email protected].

3. How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected through this website is used for the following purposes:

• —Responding to enquiries and correspondence submitted through the contact form.
• —Managing product submission reviews for catalogue consideration.
• —Maintaining the security and functionality of the website.
• —Analysing anonymous website usage data to improve catalogue presentation and navigation.
• —Complying with applicable legal obligations.

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making or profiling. We do not sell, rent, or transfer personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases as defined by UK GDPR Article 6:

• —Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f)): responding to correspondence, maintaining website security, and analysing anonymous usage data to improve catalogue functioning.
• —Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): for non-essential cookie processing, where consent is obtained through the cookie banner on this website.
• —Legal obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): where processing is required to comply with applicable law.

5. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, in accordance with applicable law:

• —Contact form data is retained for up to 12 months from the date of submission, or until correspondence is resolved, whichever is earlier.
• —Server log technical data is retained for up to 6 months for security and functional purposes.
• —Cookie data is retained in accordance with the durations described in the Cookie Policy.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• —Right of access: you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• —Right to rectification: you may request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• —Right to erasure: you may request deletion of your personal data, subject to applicable legal obligations.
• —Right to restriction: you may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• —Right to object: you may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• —Right to withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise any of these rights, write to [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your data protection rights have not been upheld.

7. Cookies

This website uses cookies. Essential cookies are placed automatically to support the functioning of the website. Non-essential cookies are placed only with your consent, which is requested through the cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit.

Full details of the cookies used on this website, including their purpose, duration, and provider, are available in the Cookie Policy. You may withdraw or adjust your cookie consent at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this website.

8. Third Party Services

This website uses third-party services for functional purposes. These services may process technical data as described in their own privacy policies:

• —Google Fonts: used to deliver typography. Google may collect technical data through font requests.
• —Google Maps: used on the contact page to display a location map. Google may collect technical data through map requests.
• —CDN providers (jsDelivr, unpkg, Cloudflare): used to deliver JavaScript and CSS libraries. These providers may process technical request data.

We do not share personal data submitted through the contact form with any third party, except where required by law.

9. Contact and Complaints

For any enquiry relating to this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, contact:

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF. Website: ico.org.uk.