Privacy Notice – UK Tool Shop

We take your privacy seriously. This notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Collection of Personal Information
Upon visiting our website, we automatically collect Device Information. This includes details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and certain cookies. We also collect information about the specific products or web pages you view, which websites or search terms referred you to our site, and how you interact with our content.

Technologies We Use
We employ cookies, log files, web beacons, tags, and pixels to collect Device Information.

Cookies: These are small text files stored on your device that help us enhance site performance and remember your preferences.

Log Files: These record actions on the site, capturing data such as your IP address, browser type, ISP, and timestamps.

Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels: These are used to monitor browsing activity and improve user experience.

When you place an order, we collect Order Information, including your name, billing and shipping addresses, payment details, email address, and phone number. Collectively, Device Information and Order Information form your Personal Information.

Use of Personal Information
Order Information is used to:

Fulfill orders and process payments

Arrange shipping and provide invoices

Communicate with you about your order

Screen for potential risk or fraud

Device Information is used to:

Help screen for fraud (especially via IP address)

Improve and optimize our website

Analyze how customers interact with the site

Evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

Sharing of Information
We share Personal Information with third-party service providers to help us use your data effectively. For instance, we use analytics tools to understand customer behavior. We may also disclose information in response to legal obligations or to protect our rights.

Behavioral Advertising
We use your information to deliver targeted ads and promotional messages. You can opt out of personalized advertising through platforms like Facebook, Google, Instagram, and TikTok. The Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out portal also offers additional control.

Do Not Track
Our website does not change its data collection methods in response to Do Not Track signals.

Rights of European Residents
If you are in the European Union, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights. We process your data to fulfill orders or pursue legitimate business interests. Your information may be transferred outside Europe.

Data Retention
We maintain Order Information unless you request deletion.

Policy Updates
We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements.