Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Crafted Furniture Solutions collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, crafted4youshop.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle data.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages viewed and time spent on site
- Device and operating system details
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines or other websites)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through contact forms — and even then, such data is not stored in a database.
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve user experience and site performance
- To monitor and prevent fraudulent activity
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or automated decision-making. No personal data is sold or shared for commercial purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance functionality and gather anonymous usage statistics. These include:
- Essential cookies for site operation
- Performance cookies to analyse traffic patterns
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features, but will not prevent you from browsing our content.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To analyse website traffic anonymously and improve our content. Google’s privacy practices are governed by their own policy.
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and website performance.
These services may set their own cookies and collect data in accordance with their privacy policies. We do not control their practices and encourage you to review their policies directly.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data. All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using HTTPS. We do not store personal data in databases, and server logs are retained only for a limited period for security and diagnostic purposes.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable)
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent where given
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within one month.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under this age. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated Last Updated date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Desmond Lockwood
The Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
[email protected]
Last Updated: 5 April 2024
