Privacy Notice

This Privacy Policy explains how Styling Source UK (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from our website hosted on Wix.

We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

Business Name: Styling Source UK

Email: stylingsourceuk@gmail.com

For the purpose of data protection laws, we are the data controller of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following personal data:

Information you provide directly:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Order details

Payment information:

Payments are processed securely via Wix Payments or third-party providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full payment card details.

Automatically collected data:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Website usage data via cookies and analytics tools

3. How We Use Your Data (Legal Basis)

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to process your data:

Contractual necessity: To process and deliver your orders
Legitimate interests: To improve our website, prevent fraud, and manage our business
Consent: For email marketing (you can withdraw at any time)
Legal obligation: To comply with tax and accounting requirements

4. How Your Data Is Stored

Our store is hosted on Wix.com Ltd., which provides the online platform that allows us to sell our products.

Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general applications. Wix stores your data on secure servers behind a firewall.

Some data may be transferred outside the UK (e.g. to Israel or other jurisdictions where Wix operates), but this is done in compliance with UK GDPR safeguards.

5. Sharing Your Data

We only share your data where necessary, including with:

Wix (hosting platform)
Payment providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal)
Delivery companies (e.g. Royal Mail, couriers)
IT and service providers supporting our business

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with the law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies via Wix to:

Enable essential website functionality
Analyse website performance and usage
Improve user experience

Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

7. Marketing Communications

If you opt in, we may send you marketing emails about our products and offers.

You can unsubscribe at any time by:

Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in emails
Contacting us directly at stylingsourceuk@gmail.com

We will not send marketing without your consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

Order and transaction data: up to 6 years (for legal/tax purposes)
Marketing data: until you withdraw consent
Customer service data: as needed to resolve issues

9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Request data portability

To exercise your rights, contact us at: stylingsourceuk@gmail.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including secure servers and encryption where applicable.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

12. 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 revision date.