Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12/08/2025

1. Introduction

Shaadico.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at [insert URL] (the “Website”).

By using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Information you provide directly:

• Name
• Email address
• Contact number
• Business details (if you are a Vendor)
• Any information submitted via contact forms or account registration

1. Information we collect automatically:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)

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3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data to:

• Operate and maintain the Website
• Respond to your enquiries and requests
• Facilitate Vendor account creation and management
• Communicate updates or changes to our services or Terms
• Improve our Website’s functionality and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR, including consent, contractual necessity, or legitimate interests.

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4. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in running the Website (e.g., hosting, email services)
• If required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
• To protect our rights, safety, or the safety of others

Vendors listed on our Website are independent third parties. If you choose to contact or transact with a Vendor, you share information with them at your own discretion and risk.

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5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.

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6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Improve Website performance
• Analyse visitor behaviour
• Store user preferences

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Website may not function properly as a result.

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7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Request data portability to another service provider
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

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8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

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9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.

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10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: support@shaadico.co.uk