GDPR Policy.

GDPR Policy – The Boot Spot

Welcome to The Boot Spot (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in a transparent and secure manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website www.thebootspot.co.uk (“Website”).

1. Who We Are

The Boot Spot is a UK-based online reseller specialising in football boots. We are the data controller for the personal data you provide through our website.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at:

Email: thebootspot@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

When you interact with our website, we may collect the following personal data:

  • Identity Data – name, username, or similar identifier.

  • Contact Data – billing address, delivery address, email address, phone number.

  • Financial Data – payment card details (processed via third-party payment processors).

  • Transaction Data – details about your purchases and order history.

  • Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies.

  • Marketing and Communications Data – your preferences in receiving marketing.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data in the following ways:

  • Direct interactions – when you place an order, create an account, or contact us. Through both Instagram or our website.

  • Automated technologies – through cookies and similar technologies.

  • Third parties – such as payment providers, delivery partners, and analytics providers.

4. Why We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following lawful purposes:

Purpose

Legal Basis

To process and deliver your order

Performance of a contract

To manage your account

Performance of a contract

To communicate with you

Legitimate interests or consent

To comply with legal obligations

Legal obligation

To send you marketing emails (if opted-in)

Consent

5. Marketing and Opt-Out

If you consent to receive marketing communications, we may send you information about new boots, sales, or exclusive offers. You can opt out at any time by:

  • Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails

  • Contacting us directly at thebootspot@gmail.com

6. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience, analyse traffic, and support marketing efforts. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Sharing

We only share your data with third parties when necessary, including:

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Delivery partners (e.g., Royal Mail, DPD)

  • IT and hosting service providers

  • Marketing platforms (if opted-in)

All partners are GDPR-compliant and only process data on our instructions.

8. International Transfers

If we transfer your data outside the UK/EEA, we ensure it is protected using standard contractual clauses or other safeguards in line with GDPR.

9. Data Retention

We keep your data only as long as necessary:

  • Orders and account information: up to 6 years (for legal and tax reasons)

  • Marketing data: until you withdraw consent or opt out

10. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct or delete your data

  • Object to processing

  • Restrict processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at thebootspot@gmail.com

11. How We Protect Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and limited access controls.

12. Complaints

If you’re unhappy with how we handle your data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
www.ico.org.uk

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. This Policy was last updated July 2025.

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