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Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to The Yorkshire Casting Company
We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal data when you visit our website www.theyorkshirecastingcompany.co.uk, make a purchase, or subscribe to our communications.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Personal details — your name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Order and delivery details — purchase information, delivery address, and order history.
- Payment information — processed securely through PayPal or Shopify Payments; we do not store your card details.
- Marketing preferences — your consent to receive emails, offers, or updates.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your orders.
- Communicate with you regarding orders, deliveries, or enquiries.
- Send marketing or promotional emails (only if you’ve opted in).
- Improve our website, products, and services through analytics.
- Comply with legal, accounting, and tax obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal data only when necessary, with:
- Payment processors such as PayPal and Shopify.
- Delivery couriers to fulfil and deliver your orders.
- Website and analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics).
We do not sell or rent your data to any third parties.
5. Data Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
All transactions on our site are encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology.
6. Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:
- Complete transactions and fulfil your order.
- Comply with tax, accounting, and legal obligations.
- Maintain records of your consent and communications preferences.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time.
- Object to certain types of data processing.
- Request data portability (to transfer your data elsewhere).
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in section 11.
8. Marketing Communications
If you have subscribed to our newsletter, we may send you updates, offers, or product news.
You can opt out anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
9. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to analyse website traffic.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site function, remember preferences, and collect statistical data.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly (e.g. shopping cart).
- Analyse visitor activity (via Google Analytics).
- Improve site performance and usability.
- Remember your preferences (such as cookie consent).
Types of Cookies We Use
TypePurposeExampleEssential cookiesRequired for core website functions.Shopify session cookiesAnalytics cookiesMeasure and analyse visitor activity.Google AnalyticsFunctional cookiesRemember preferences or settings.Cookie consent memoryMarketing cookiesDeliver relevant ads and measure campaigns.Meta Pixel, Google Ads
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.
For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
If you disable cookies, some features of our site may not work properly (e.g. checkout or saved cart).
10. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to process payments, analyse website activity, and manage deliveries.
These providers may process your personal data on our behalf in line with their own privacy policies:
- Shopify – Shopify Privacy Policy
- PayPal – PayPal Privacy Policy
- Google Analytics – Google Privacy Policy
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:
The Yorkshire Casting Company
📧 Email: amy@theyorkshirecastingocompany.co.uk
🌐 www.theyorkshirecastingcompany.co.uk
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our business practices.
The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated date shown above.
