Privacy Policy.

Welcome to The Boot Spot (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our website www.thebootspot.co.uk (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Boot Spot is an online reseller based in the United Kingdom, specialising in the sale of football boots.

Thebootspot@gmail.com

We are the data controller of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

When you use our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Payment details (handled securely by third-party processors)

  • Order history

b. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Device type and browser

  • Pages visited and time spent on the Site

  • Cookies and usage tracking (via Squarespace and third-party tools)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Communicate with you about your order or enquiries

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send marketing emails (only with your consent)

  • Prevent fraud and ensure site security

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We never sell your personal data. However, we may share it with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and platform)

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

  • Shipping and delivery partners

  • Email marketing tools (if used and consented)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with UK data protection laws.

5. Marketing Communications

If you opt in to receive marketing emails, we may send you news, offers, or product updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies help us understand how you interact with our Site and improve its functionality.

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • Access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correction of inaccurate data

  • Deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Objection to processing or data portability

  • Withdrawal of consent (where applicable)

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

8. Data Security

We take data security seriously. Our Site is hosted on Squarespace, which uses industry-standard encryption (SSL). Payment data is handled by secure third-party processors.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law (e.g., tax or accounting obligations).

10. International Transfers

We may transfer data outside the UK (e.g., if our service providers are based elsewhere). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (like standard contractual clauses) are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via email at thebootspot@gmail.com.