Datenschutzerklärung
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 August 2026
Privacy Policy for The Gizmo Den
At The Gizmo Den, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or make a purchase.
1. Who We Are
The Gizmo Den is a UK-based sole trader business operated by Ryan Maley.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:
Email: ryanmaley1234@icould.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you use our website:
- Name
- Billing and shipping address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers—we do not store full card details)
- Order history
- IP address
- Device and browser information
- Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Provide customer support
- Process payments and refunds
- Prevent fraud and improve security
- Improve our website and services
- Send order updates
- Send marketing emails where you have agreed to receive them
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where UK data protection laws apply, we process your personal information because:
- It is necessary to fulfil our contract with you.
- It is necessary to comply with legal obligations.
- It is in our legitimate business interests.
- You have given your consent where required.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, including:
- Shopify
- Payment processors
- Shipping and delivery companies
- Marketing platforms
- Analytics providers
- Fraud prevention services
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Keep your shopping cart working
- Analyse website traffic
- Improve your shopping experience
- Measure advertising performance where applicable
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
10. International Transfers
Some of our service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom. Where this happens, appropriate safeguards are used to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page together with the updated revision date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
The Gizmo Den
Ryan Maley (Sole Trader)
United Kingdom
Email: ryanmaley1234@icloud.com