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School Uniform Oldham

Privacy Policy

The School Uniform Shop
Effective Date: 17 August 2025

At The School Uniform Shop, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make purchases from us.

1. Who We Are

We are The School Uniform Shop, an online retailer based in the UK, specialising in school uniforms and related items.

  • Address: 43 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH

  • Contact Number: 01615277582

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with us, we may collect the following information:

  • Personal Details: Name, billing/delivery address, contact number, and email.

  • Payment Information: Processed securely by our payment providers (we do not store full card details).

  • Account Details: Login credentials if you create an account.

  • Order History: Purchases, returns, and exchanges.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and cookies for website performance and analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for purposes including:

  • Processing and delivering your orders.

  • Communicating with you about your purchase.

  • Providing customer support.

  • Improving our products and services.

  • Sending promotional offers (only with your consent).

  • Meeting our legal and tax obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following lawful grounds:

  • Contract: To fulfil orders and provide services.

  • Consent: For marketing and newsletters (you may withdraw anytime).

  • Legal Obligation: For accounting and record-keeping.

  • Legitimate Interests: To prevent fraud, improve our website, and ensure customer satisfaction.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data when necessary, including with:

  • Payment Processors: To securely process transactions.

  • Delivery Partners: To ship your orders.

  • IT & Hosting Providers: For website and system maintenance.

  • Regulatory Authorities: If legally required.

We never sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Enable website functionality.

  • Analyse traffic and improve user experience.

  • Remember your preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Order and account details: up to 6 years (for legal/tax purposes).

  • Marketing consent: until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent.

8. Your Rights (Under UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correct any inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your data (where legally possible).

  • Restrict or object to processing.

  • Withdraw consent for marketing.

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

9. Security of Your Data

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal data against loss, misuse, or unauthorised access. Our website uses SSL encryption, and payments are processed by secure third-party providers.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or business practices. Any updates will be posted on our website with the revised date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

The School Uniform Shop
43 Henshaw Street, Oldham, OL1 1NH
? 01615277582