Privacy statement

www.sensibleseeds.com

Privacy & COOKIE Policy

This Policy applies as between you, the User of this Website and www.sensibleseeds.com the owner and provider of this Website.  This Policy applies to our use of any and all Data collected by us in relation to your use of the Website.

1.            Definitions and Interpretation

In this Policy the following terms shall have the following meanings: 

2.            Scope of this Policy

This Policy applies only to the actions of www.sensibleseeds.com and Users with respect to this Website.  It does not extend to any websites that can be accessed from this Website including, but not limited to, any links we may provide to social media websites.

3. WHAT DO WE DO WITH YOUR INFORMATION?

Sesnsible Seeds  will be what’s known as the “Controller” of the personal data you provide to us.
When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.

When you browse our store, we also automatically receive your computer’s internet protocol (IP) address in order to provide us with information that helps us learn about your browser and operating system.

Email marketing (if applicable): With your permission, we may send you emails about our store, new products and other updates.

4. CONSENT

When you provide us with personal information to create an account, place an order, arrange for a delivery or return a purchase, we will either ask you directly for your expressed consent, or provide you with an opportunity to say no.

If after you opt-in, you change your mind, you may withdraw your consent for us to contact you, for the continued collection, use or disclosure of your information, at anytime, on your account page by using our contact us form or by contacting us at sensibleseeds@hotmail.com

5.            Data Collected

Without limitation, any of the following Data may be collected by this Website from time to time:

5.1         Customer Name ( first name and Last Name)

5.2        contact information such as full postal & billing address, email address contacts, Phone contact numbers

5.3        demographic information such as post code and Country

5.4        financial information depending on payment type ( these may include bank details, and payment method  information )

5.5         IP address of the device used to access our sites  (automatically collected);

5.6       web browser type and version of the device used to access our sites (automatically collected);

5.7       operating system of the device used to access our sites (automatically collected);

5.8       a list of URLs starting with a referring site including affiliate sites, your activity on this Website, and the site exit page and method of exit   (automatically collected).

6            Our Use of Data

6.1         Any personal Data you submit will be retained by www.sensibleseeds.com for a period of six (6) months following closure of your account with us.

6.2         Unless we are obliged or permitted by law to do so, and subject to Clause 5, your Data will not be disclosed to third parties.  This includes does not include our affiliates and / or other companies within our group.

6.3         All personal Data is stored securely in accordance with the principles in General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679

6.4         Any or all of the above Data may be required by us from time to time in order to provide you with the best possible service and experience when using our Website.  Specifically, Data may be used by us for the following reasons:

6.4.1     internal record keeping;

6.4.2     improvement of our products / services;

6.4.3     transmission by email of promotional materials that may be of interest to you;

6.4.4     contact for market research purposes which may be done using email, telephone, fax or mail.  Such information may be used to customise or update the Website.

 

7.            Third Party Websites and Services

7.1         In general, the third-party providers used by us will only collect, use and disclose your information to the extent necessary to allow them to perform the services they provide to us.

However, certain third-party service providers, such as payment gateways and other payment transaction processors, have their own privacy policies in respect to the information we are required to provide to them for your purchase-related transactions.

For these providers, we recommend that you read their privacy policies so you can understand the manner in which your personal information will be handled by these providers.

In particular, remember that certain providers may be located in or have facilities that are located in a different jurisdiction than either you or us. So if you elect to proceed with a transaction that involves the services of a third-party service provider, then your information may become subject to the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which that service provider or its facilities are located.

As an example, if you are located in Canada and your transaction is processed by a payment gateway located in the United States, then your personal information used in completing that transaction may be subject to disclosure under United States legislation, including the Patriot Act.

Once you leave our store’s website or are redirected to a third-party website or application, you are no longer governed by this Privacy Policy or our website’s Terms of Service.

7.2         Any Data used by such parties is used only to the extent required by them to perform the services that www.sensibleseeds.com requests.  Any use for other purposes is strictly prohibited.  Furthermore, any Data that is processed by third parties shall be processed within the terms of this Policy and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

8.            Links to Other Websites

This Website may, from time to time, provide links to other websites.  www.sensibleseeds.com has no control over such websites and is in no way responsible for the content thereof.  This Policy does not extend to your use of such websites.  Users are advised to read the privacy policy or statement of other websites prior to using them.
 

9.            Changes of Business Ownership and Control

9.1         www.sensibleseeds.com may, from time to time, expand or reduce our business and this may involve the sale and/or the transfer of control of all or part of www.sensibleseeds.com   Data provided by Users will, where it is relevant to any part of our business so transferred, be transferred along with that part and the new owner or newly controlling party will, under the terms of this Policy, be permitted to use the Data for the purposes for which it was originally supplied to us.

9.2.      In the event that any Data submitted by Users is to be transferred in such a manner, you will not be contacted in advance and informed of the changes. 

10            Controlling Use of Your Data

Wherever you are required to submit Data, you will be given options to restrict our use of that Data.  This may include the following:

10.1.      use of Data for direct marketing purposes; and

10.2.      sharing Data with third parties.

 

11.            Your Right to Withhold Information

11.1         You may access certain areas of the Website without providing any Data at all.  However, to use all features and functions available on the Website you may be required to submit certain Data.

11.2         You may restrict your internet browser’s use of Cookies.  For more information see Clause 12.

12.         Accessing your own Data

You have the right to ask for a copy of any of your personal Data held by www.sensibleseeds.com

13.         Security

Data security is of great importance to www.sensibleseeds.com and to protect your Data we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure Data collected via this Website.

14.         Cookies

14.1       This Website may place and access certain first party Cookies on your computer.  First party cookies are those placed directly by www.sensibleseeds.com via this Website and are used only by www.sensibleseeds.com. 

www.sensibleseeds.com uses Cookies to improve your experience of using the Website and to improve our range of products AND/OR services.  www.sensibleseeds.com has carefully chosen these Cookies and has taken steps to ensure that your privacy is protected and respected at all times.

14.2       By using this Website you may receive certain third party Cookies on your computer.  Third party cookies are those placed by websites and/or parties other than www.sensibleseeds.com.  Third party cookies are used on this Website and are detailed in full below.  These cookies are not integral to the services provided by the Website.

14.3       All Cookies used by this Website are used in accordance with current UK and EU Cookie Law.

14.4       Your consent to our placing Cookies on your computer is implied by your continued use of this Website.  By giving your consent to the placing of Cookies you are enabling www.sensibleseeds.com to provide the best possible experience and service to you.  You may, if you wish, deny consent to the placing of Cookies; however certain features of the Website may not function fully or as intended.

14.5       Certain features of the Website depend upon Cookies to function.  UK and EU Cookie Law deems these Cookies to be “Strictly Necessary”.  These Cookies are shown below.  Your consent is not in any case sought to place these Cookies.  You may still block these cookies by changing your internet browser’s settings as detailed below.

14.6       The following first party Cookies may be placed on your computer:

and the following third party Cookies may be placed on your computer:

 XCART_SESSION_NAME  (xid_...), Remembers the user's shopping cart contents. Remembers the user's personal account information (name, address, orders history, etc)

eucl_cookie_access EU Cookie Law module cookie; stores the user's cookie preferences

$XCART_SESSION_NAME . 'C_remember'
$XCART_SESSION_NAME . 'B_remember'
$XCART_SESSION_NAME . 'A_remember'
$XCART_SESSION_NAME . 'P_remember'
  Allow to restore the user's context (store codes that allow X-Cart to know where to redirect the user after log-in, store some parameters for wishlist and special offers bonuses pages)

adv_campaignid
adv_campaignid_time
  Remember the user's membership in an affiliate program (if any)

mailchimp_campaignid
mailchimp_landing_site
  Stores MailChimp campaign ID and landing site

partner_clickid
partner
partner_time
  Allow collection of statistics on the user's purchases

GreetingCookie Remembers the user's name for the greeting message

store_language Remembers the user's language preferences

RefererCookie Stores the URL of the site from which the user came to the store

14.7       You can choose to enable or disable Cookies in your internet browser.  Most internet browsers also enable you to choose whether you wish to disable all cookies or only third party cookies.  By default, most internet browsers accept Cookies but this can be changed.  For further details, please consult the help menu in your internet browser.

14.8       You can choose to delete Cookies at any time however you may lose any information that enables you to access the Website more quickly and efficiently including, but not limited to, personalisation settings.

14.9       It is recommended that you ensure that your internet browser is up-to-date and that you consult the help and guidance provided by the developer of your internet browser if you are unsure about adjusting your privacy settings.

15.         Changes to this Policy

www.sensibleseeds.com reserves the right to change this Policy as we may deem necessary from time to time or as may be required by law.  Any changes will be immediately posted on the Website and you are deemed to have accepted the terms of the Policy on your first use of the Website following the alterations.