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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

 

 

Effective Date: 30/12/2025

 

Whirl Wood Turnings (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit or make a purchase from whirlwoodturning.com (the “Site”).

 

 

 

1. Information We Collect

 

 

We may collect the following personal information:

 

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Order details and purchase history

  • Information you voluntarily provide via contact forms

 

 

We do not store full payment card details.

 

 

 

2. How We Use Your Information

 

 

We use your data to:

 

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Communicate about purchases or enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Maintain business and legal records

  • Improve our website and services

 

 

We only process personal data where it is necessary to fulfil a contract, comply with legal obligations, or operate our business lawfully.

 

 

 

3. Payments

 

 

All payments on the Site are processed securely via PayPal. We do not store payment details. PayPal’s privacy policy applies to all transactions.

 

 

 

4. Website Hosting and Third-Party Services

 

 

Our website is hosted by Wix, which may collect technical data (IP addresses, device information, usage data) to operate and secure the Site.

 

We may share personal data with trusted third parties such as:

 

  • Payment processors

  • Delivery and courier services

  • Hosting providers

 

 

This is only done to fulfil orders or operate the Site.

 

 

 

5. Cookies

 

 

We use cookies to:

 

  • Ensure proper site functionality

  • Analyse website performance and usage

 

 

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser, but some features may be affected.

 

 

 

6. Data Security

 

 

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

 

 

 

7. Data Retention

 

 

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined or comply with legal requirements.

 

 

 

8. Your Rights

 

 

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

 

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to or restrict processing

 

 

To exercise these rights, contact us at: whirlwoodwoodturning@gmail.com

 

 

 

9. Changes to This Policy

 

 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

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