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1. Who we are
[COMPANY LEGAL NAME] ("UNIK CARE", "we", "us") operates this online store. Registered address: [ADDRESS]. Contact: [EMAIL].
2. Scope (UK and US)
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data of visitors and customers in the United Kingdom and the United States.
3. Data we collect
- Identity and contact data (name, email, phone, shipping/billing address)
- Order and payment metadata (processed by Shopify / payment providers)
- Account and wishlist preferences
- Device, browser, and approximate location data
- Marketing preferences and support correspondence
4. How we use data
To fulfil orders, provide customer support, improve the storefront, prevent fraud, meet legal obligations, and (with consent or soft opt-in where allowed) send marketing.
5. Legal bases (UK GDPR)
Contract performance, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and consent where required (e.g. non-essential cookies / email marketing).
6. US state privacy rights (incl. CCPA/CPRA)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to know, access, delete, correct, and opt out of certain sharing/sale of personal information. Submit requests via [EMAIL] or our contact page.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
See our Cookie Policy. Essential cookies are required for checkout; analytics/marketing cookies require consent where mandated.
8. Sharing and processors
We use Shopify, payment processors, shipping carriers, email tools, and analytics providers under contracts. We do not sell personal data for money.
9. International transfers
Data may be processed in the UK, EEA, US, or other countries with appropriate safeguards (e.g. SCCs) where required.
10. Retention
We keep order and account data only as long as needed for the purposes above, then delete or anonymise unless law requires longer retention.
11. Your rights
UK/EEA: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and complaint to the ICO. US: rights vary by state - contact us to exercise them.
12. Children
This store is not directed to children under 16 (UK) / 13 (US). We do not knowingly collect their data.
13. Changes
We may update this policy; the effective date above will change. Material updates may be notified by email or site notice.
14. Contact
Privacy requests: [EMAIL]. Postal: [ADDRESS].