Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: 01.04.2026

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INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy explains how The Artibus Yard (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or make a purchase from www.theartibusyard.com (the “Site”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely, in accordance with UK data protection laws.

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PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

When you visit our Site, we may collect the following types of personal data:

Device Information
This includes information about your device and how you interact with our Site, such as:
- Web browser
- IP address
- Time zone
- Pages viewed and browsing behaviour
- Referral source (how you found us)

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

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Order Information
When you make a purchase or attempt to do so, we collect:
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Payment details (processed securely via our payment providers)
- Email address
- Phone number

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Marketing Information
If you sign up to our emails, we collect your email address and preferences via Mailchimp.

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

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HOW WE USE YOUR DATA

We use your personal data to:

- Process and fulfil your orders
- Communicate with you بشأن orders, enquiries, or support
- Provide order confirmations and updates
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- Improve our website, products, and customer experience
- Send marketing communications (only where you have consented)

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LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

- Contract – to process and deliver your orders
- Legitimate Interests – to improve our services and prevent fraud
- Consent – for marketing emails and non-essential cookies

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SHARING YOUR DATA

We only share your personal data where necessary, including with:

- Shopify (our website platform and order processing provider)
- Google Analytics (to understand website usage)
- Mailchimp (for email communications)

These providers process your data on our behalf and are required to handle it securely.

We may also share information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

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INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Some of the services we use may transfer your data outside the UK (for example, to the United States). Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

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DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:

- Fulfil your orders
- Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations
- Resolve disputes

You can request deletion of your data at any time (see “Your Rights” below).

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YOUR RIGHTS

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (for marketing or cookies)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

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