Privacy & Cookie Policy
🔒 Privacy & Cookie Policy – The Quirky Depot
At The Quirky Depot, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This page explains how we handle your data and how cookies are used on our website.
1. Information We Collect
When you shop with us or interact with our website, we may collect:
- Name, address, email, and phone number
- Payment details (processed securely by third-party providers; we do not store full card details)
- Order history and purchase preferences
- Information you provide when contacting us Website usage data (through cookies, if consented)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Communicate with you about your order or enquiries
- Improve our products, services, and website
- Send marketing emails or newsletters (only if you’ve opted in)
- Comply with legal or tax obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We only share your data when necessary to:
- Process payments (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
- Deliver your orders (e.g., courier services)
- Manage our website and email marketing (e.g., Wix, Mailchimp)
- We do not sell or trade your information with third parties.
4. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data (unless legally required to keep it)
- Withdraw consent for marketing at any time
- File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
5. Data Security
We use secure measures to protect your information. Payments are processed through trusted providers, and we never store full card details.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, and analyse site performance.Types of Cookies We UseEssential Cookies – Required for site functionality (e.g., checkout, basket).Performance Cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., analytics).Functional Cookies – Remember your preferences (e.g., location, login).
Advertising Cookies – Deliver relevant ads on platforms like Facebook and TikTok (only with consent).
Why We Use Cookies:
- To make the site easy to use and personalised
- To process your orders and remember your basket
- To improve website performance
- To deliver tailored marketing (with your permission)
Managing Cookies:
When you first visit our site, a banner will appear asking you to manage cookies.
- You can accept, reject, or adjust cookie settings.
- You can also control cookies in your browser settings.
- Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., checkout).
Third-Party Cookies:
We may use trusted services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, TikTok Pixel) for insights and advertising campaigns.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
Last Updated: 5th September 2025
📧 For questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at: thequirkydepot@gmail.com