Last Updated: 24th June 2025

At Shanon the collective , we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Data Controller
For the purposes of the GDPR, the data controller is:
        •       Shanon the collective
        •       5 calverley walk Bn214uq
        •       Email: shanonthecollective@hotmail.com
        •       Phone: 01323301181

2. What Data We Collect
We collect the following personal data:
        •       Personal Identification Information (Name, email address, phone number, etc.)
        •       Payment Information (Payment details if applicable)
        •       Usage Data (Browser type, IP address, location, time of visit, etc.)
        •       Cookies (As described in our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
        •       To provide and improve our services
        •       To process transactions and manage billing
        •       To send you updates, newsletters, or marketing communications (if you have opted-in)
        •       To respond to your inquiries and customer support requests
        •       To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your data based on the following legal grounds under the GDPR:
        •       Consent: You have provided explicit consent for us to process your data (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
        •       Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract you have with us (e.g., providing our service to you).
        •       Legal Obligation: We may process your data to comply with legal requirements.
        •       Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for purposes related to our business interests, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

5. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by law or for contractual obligations. For example, we may retain transaction data for as long as you are a customer, and retain any data related to legal or regulatory compliance for the duration required by law.

6. Your Data Protection Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
        •       Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data.
        •       Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
        •       Right to Erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
        •       Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
        •       Right to Object to Processing: You can object to the processing of your personal data if the processing is based on legitimate interests.
        •       Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organization, or to you, in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Information].

7. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.

8. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties. We may share your data with third parties only in the following circumstances:
        •       Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers).
        •       Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to legal requests (e.g., subpoenas).
        •       Business Transfers: If we undergo a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition), your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

9. International Data Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.

10. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

11. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such data.

12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the policy will be revised.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
        •       Email: shanonthecollective@hotmail.com
        •       Address: 5 calverley walk Bn214uq