Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Shades Home & Gift Shopping (operated by Ember Lynley) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, shadeshomeandgift.co.uk. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your data is handled. Please note that we do not collect personal information through registrations, forms, or databases.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website or search engine
- Cookie data
This data is collected anonymously and is not linked to any personally identifiable information.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our website
- To improve user experience and site performance
- To analyse traffic patterns and content popularity
- To ensure the website functions correctly
We do not use this data for marketing, profiling, or any other commercial purposes beyond website analytics and maintenance.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies are used to:
- Remember your preferences during a session
- Measure website traffic using analytics tools
- Support functionality such as shopping cart features (if applicable)
Cookies do not store personal information such as names, email addresses, or payment details. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to help us understand website usage and deliver relevant content. These include:
- Google Analytics: To analyse traffic and user behaviour anonymously.
- Google AdSense: To display advertisements based on user interests, using non-personalised or anonymised data.
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices. For details, please review:
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. All information collected is stored securely on our web server, and access is limited to authorised personnel. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about how your data is used
- The right to access any personal data we hold about you (if any)
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to object to processing
- The right to withdraw consent where applicable
Since we do not collect or store personal data in a structured manner, most of these rights are not applicable. However, if you believe we hold any data about you, please contact us using the details below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and delete any such data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Ember Lynley
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
55 Cable Street, Te Aro
Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Email: [email protected]
Note: While our business operates in the United Kingdom, our legal contact address is in New Zealand due to personal residence arrangements. All data protection inquiries are handled in accordance with UK GDPR standards.
