This Privacy Policy explains how I, Iuliia Efimenko, collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit https://flavoredbytime.com or purchase items from my shop. This policy complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for this website is:
Iuliia Efimenko
18 Lords Gardens, Norwich, NR1 1FY, United Kingdom
Email: flavoredbytime@gmail.com
You can contact me regarding any questions about your personal data.
2. Information I Collect
I may collect the following personal data:
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Comments: Name, email, website (if provided), IP address, and browser details.
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Orders: Name, email, postal address, phone number, payment information (processed securely), and order history.
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Account registration (if any): Username, email, and other profile details.
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Cookies: Information to improve user experience, login sessions, and website functionality.
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Embedded content: Data collected by third-party services, such as videos or images embedded from other websites.
3. How I Use Your Data
Your data may be used for the following purposes:
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Processing and fulfilling orders.
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Responding to inquiries and providing customer support.
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Improving website functionality and user experience.
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Preventing spam and fraudulent activity.
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Complying with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing:
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Performance of a contract (for orders).
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Consent (for comments, newsletters, or marketing).
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Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, website improvement).
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Compliance with legal obligations.
4. Cookies
I use cookies for:
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Saving login and screen preferences.
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Recognizing returning users and improving site functionality.
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Optional consent cookies for comments and newsletter signup.
You can disable cookies in your browser, but some parts of the site may not function correctly.
5. Sharing Your Data
I do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared with:
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Third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping couriers, and Gravatar for comments).
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Authorities if required by law.
Data sent to third-party services may be transferred outside the UK. I ensure that any such transfer complies with GDPR requirements.
6. Data Retention
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Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to allow automatic recognition and approval of follow-up comments.
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Order information is kept for as long as necessary to fulfill orders, comply with tax obligations, and maintain records in accordance with UK law.
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Account information is retained until you delete your account or request erasure, except as required by law.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
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Right to access the personal data I hold about you.
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Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Right to request deletion of your personal data.
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Right to restrict or object to processing.
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Right to data portability.
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Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent).
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Right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, contact me at flavoredbytime@gmail.com.
8. Security
I take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact me at:
Iuliia Efimenko
18 Lords Gardens, Norwich, NR1 1FY, United Kingdom
Email: flavoredbytime@gmail.com