{"id":661,"date":"2025-06-12T13:29:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/?page_id=661"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:33:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:33:56","slug":"privacy-policy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"661\" class=\"elementor elementor-661\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83b2a75 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83b2a75\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e919a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e919a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1><b>Privacy Policy for Gower Ceramics<\/b><\/h1><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective Date: 12.06.2025<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Updated: 12.06.2025<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Gower Ceramics, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>1. Who We Are<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gower Ceramics is a small business based in the UK, offering handmade ceramic goods through our website: https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email: gowerceramics@gmail.com<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Postal Address: The Barn, Cheriton, Swansea, Gower, SA3 1BY<\/span><\/p><h2><b>2. What Personal Data We Collect<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We collect and process the following personal data:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email address<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone number<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Billing and shipping address<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order details<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors \u2014 we do not store card details)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IP address and browser information (via cookies)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>3. How We Use Your Data<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use your data to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process and deliver your orders<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicate with you about your order or enquiries<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage returns and customer service<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send marketing emails (only if you have opted in)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comply with our legal obligations (e.g. tax records)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rely on the following legal bases to process your data:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contractual obligation \u2013 for processing and fulfilling orders<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal obligation \u2013 for tax and accounting purposes<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consent \u2013 for marketing communications<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legitimate interests \u2013 to improve our website and services<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>4. Who We Share Your Data With<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We only share your data with trusted third parties, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delivery couriers (e.g., Royal Mail)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>5. How Long We Keep Your Data<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fulfilling your order and any after-sales service<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., 6 years for tax records)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>6. Your Rights<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access the personal data we hold about you<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request correction of inaccurate data<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Object to or restrict processing<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing)<\/span><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO):<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ico.org.uk\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ico.org.uk<\/span><\/a><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>7. Cookies<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] (link if you have one).<\/span><\/p><h2><b>8. How We Protect Your Data<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and limit access to your data to only those who need it. While no system is 100% secure, we take data protection seriously and regularly review our security practices.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>9. Changes to This Policy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date at the top.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cc665ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"cc665ff\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-20 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bed631\" data-id=\"1bed631\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52ccce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a52ccce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gower Ceramics.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-101c035 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"101c035\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With over 30 years experience of all pottery construction techniques and teaching ceramics, Christian is a highly qualified ceramist with an abundance of knowledge living in the heart of Gower. \u200b<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94aef44 e-grid-align-left 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/privacy-policy-2\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-20 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7765fd3\" data-id=\"7765fd3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6cd375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6cd375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contacts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73050fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73050fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>07971676774<br \/>The Barn, Cheriton, Swansea, Gower, SA3 1BY<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy for Gower Ceramics Effective Date: 12.06.2025 Last Updated: 12.06.2025 At Gower Ceramics, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. 1. Who We Are Gower Ceramics is a small business based in the UK, offering handmade ceramic goods through our website: https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/ If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact: Email: gowerceramics@gmail.com Postal Address: The Barn, Cheriton, Swansea, Gower, SA3 1BY 2. What Personal Data We Collect We collect and process the following personal data: Name \u00a0 Email address \u00a0 Phone number \u00a0 Billing and shipping address \u00a0 Order details \u00a0 Payment information (handled securely by third-party processors \u2014 we do not store card details) \u00a0 IP address and browser information (via cookies) \u00a0 3. How We Use Your Data We use your data to: Process and deliver your orders \u00a0 Communicate with you about your order or enquiries \u00a0 Manage returns and customer service \u00a0 Send marketing emails (only if you have opted in) \u00a0 Comply with our legal obligations (e.g. tax records) \u00a0 We rely on the following legal bases to process your data: Contractual obligation \u2013 for processing and fulfilling orders \u00a0 Legal obligation \u2013 for tax and accounting purposes \u00a0 Consent \u2013 for marketing communications \u00a0 Legitimate interests \u2013 to improve our website and services \u00a0 4. Who We Share Your Data With We only share your data with trusted third parties, including: Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) \u00a0 Delivery couriers (e.g., Royal Mail) \u00a0 Our website hosting and analytics providers (e.g., Squarespace, Google Analytics) \u00a0 We do not sell or rent your personal data to any third parties. 5. How Long We Keep Your Data We retain personal data only as long as necessary for: Fulfilling your order and any after-sales service \u00a0 Legal or regulatory requirements (e.g., 6 years for tax records) \u00a0 After that, your data will be securely deleted or anonymised. 6. Your Rights Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you \u00a0 Request correction of inaccurate data \u00a0 Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention obligations) \u00a0 Object to or restrict processing \u00a0 Withdraw consent at any time (for marketing) \u00a0 Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO): https:\/\/ico.org.uk \u00a0 7. Cookies We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or through our cookie banner when you first visit the site. For more information, see our [Cookie Policy] (link if you have one). 8. How We Protect Your Data We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and limit access to your data to only those who need it. While no system is 100% secure, we take data protection seriously and regularly review our security practices. 9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date at the top. Gower Ceramics. With over 30 years experience of all pottery construction techniques and teaching ceramics, Christian is a highly qualified ceramist with an abundance of knowledge living in the heart of Gower. \u200b Facebook-f Instagram Links Shop Educational Workshops Gallery About Support Email Us Instagram Facebook Privacy Policy Contacts 07971676774The Barn, Cheriton, Swansea, Gower, SA3 1BY<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-661","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/661","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=661"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/661\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":670,"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/661\/revisions\/670"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gowerceramics.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=661"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}