Introduction
Welcome to the privacy policy of hedgey. This detailed policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, stored, and safeguarded when you visit and interact with our online store. At hedgey, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your rights as a data subject are respected. We recognize the importance of safeguarding personal data and, in compliance with applicable prevailing data protection laws and regulations, including the United Kingdom Data Protection Act 2018 and the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applied domestically, we provide you with clear information on our privacy practices. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and other individuals (collectively “users”) who avail themselves of our online services.
This policy was last updated on 13-01-2025. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically to remain informed about how we are protecting your personal information. Your use of our website signifies your acceptance of the practices described herein.
Purpose of Data Collection
The personal information we collect is used for various purposes, including but not limited to:
All data is processed with a focus on minimizing its usage to strictly what is necessary to achieve these specific purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
In accordance with applicable data protection legislations, including the GDPR as applied through domestic law, we process your personal data only when a lawful basis exists. The principal legal bases that we rely upon include:
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar technologies for the following reasons:
By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies as described herein. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our cookie notice available at this link. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the data and the reason it was collected. Once the purpose of processing is fulfilled or if you request deletion, your personal data will be removed from our active systems and, where applicable, archived or anonymized in accordance with legal obligations.
Data Security
We take the security of your data very seriously. We implement robust technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes the use of industry-standard encryption, secure servers, and access controls. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we continually strive to maintain a high standard of data security and ensure that your personal information is processed safely and securely.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users in accordance with applicable legal requirements and take prompt measures to mitigate any potential harm.
Your Rights and Data Subject Requests
Under the applicable data protection laws, you have several rights regarding your personal data. These rights include, but are not limited to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided later in this document. Upon request, we may require additional information to confirm your identity before we can process your request.
Third-Party Disclosures and Integrations
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties that perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, order fulfillment, email communication, and website analytics. These third parties are contractually obligated to adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection standards and are prohibited from using your personal data for any purposes other than those specified by hedgey.
Additionally, certain third-party service providers may place cookies or other tracking technologies on your device in order to offer or analyze advertising. Such third parties are subject to their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review these policies to understand their practices and your rights.
Cross-Border Data Transfer
Your personal data may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. In doing so, we take appropriate measures to safeguard your data in alignment with applicable data protection laws. Such measures may include entering into data processing agreements and ensuring that any transfer of data complies with prevailing legal frameworks for secure cross-border data transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this privacy policy at any time in order to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. When significant updates are made, we will notify you by revising the “last updated” date provided at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this privacy policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Your continued use of our website after any modifications signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.
Consent and Withdrawal
By using our website, you are consenting to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this privacy policy. You retain the right to withdraw your consent at any time; however, please be aware that doing so may impact your ability to access certain features or complete transactions on our website. To withdraw your consent or to lodge any complaints regarding our data handling practices, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section.