gdpr Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

  • "At Vanillo, accessible from vanillo.co.uk, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document explains the types of information we collect, how we store it, and how it is processed. We use trusted third-party services like Stripe and Squarespace for specific functionalities to ensure your data is managed securely."

2. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • "We are the data controller of your information. The legal basis for collecting and processing your personal data under the GDPR includes:

    • Performance of a contract: We need your information to provide our services.

    • Consent: You provide consent when you use our website or complete a purchase.

    • Compliance with legal obligations: For example, we may need to store certain records for tax purposes.

    • Legitimate interests: Processing your data to improve the user experience on our website."

3. Data Retention

  • "Vanillo does not store any personal or payment details on our website. Payment details are processed securely by Stripe, and we do not store or process payment information directly. We will retain any non-payment information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy."

4. Payment Processing (Stripe)

  • "We use Stripe for processing payments on our website. Stripe handles all aspects of payment security and data protection related to financial transactions. For information about how Stripe handles your personal data and their privacy practices, please refer to their Privacy Policy."

5. Third-Party Services (Squarespace)

  • "Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which is responsible for the storage and protection of any sensitive information on our site. For information about Squarespace’s privacy practices, please refer to their Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing their policy to understand how your data is managed and protected."

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • "Vanillo uses cookies to improve your experience on our website. These cookies may store information such as your preferences and browsing history. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information about how we use cookies, please review our Cookie Policy."

  • Third-Party Cookies: "Our website may also use third-party cookies from Stripe or Squarespace for essential services. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the respective third-party privacy policies for details."

7. Data Protection Rights

  • "If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the GDPR. These include:

    • The right to access, update, or delete your personal information.

    • The right to rectification, if your information is incorrect or incomplete.

    • The right to object to certain data processing activities.

    • The right to restrict the processing of your data.

    • The right to data portability.

    • The right to withdraw consent at any time if consent is the legal basis for processing your data."

8. Children's Privacy

  • "We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at ukvanillo@gmail.com, and we will take appropriate action to delete such information."

9. Third-Party Privacy Policies

  • "Vanillo’s Privacy Policy applies only to information collected on our website. Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our payment processor (Stripe) and website provider (Squarespace). We encourage you to review their respective Privacy Policies for more information about their practices."

10. Online Privacy Policy Only

  • "This Privacy Policy applies only to online activities related to the collection and processing of data via our website. It does not apply to any offline activities or to websites other than vanillo.co.uk."

11. Contact Us

  • "If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise any of your data protection rights, please contact us at:

    • Email: ukvanillo@gmail.com"

12. Consent

  • "By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms."