Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06.12.2024

Garden Match Cards (“we,” “us,” “our”) owned by Rubber Dragon Limited respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.

1. Who We Are
We are Garden Match Cards, a UK-based website that sells physical and digital game cards and publishes blog content about gardening. For data protection purposes, we act as the data controller of your personal information.

2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Details: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (for orders).
  • Payment Information: We use third-party payment processors (e.g., [Stripe, PayPal]) and do not store your payment details.
  • Account Information: If you create an account, we collect your username and password.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and cookies.
  • Communication Data: Messages or inquiries sent to us via our contact form or email.

3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill orders (e.g., shipping physical products or delivering digital downloads).
  • To communicate with you about your orders, queries, or promotions (with your consent).
  • To improve our website functionality and user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping for tax purposes).

4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection laws (GDPR), we process your data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual Necessity: To fulfill your orders and provide customer support.
  • Consent: For marketing communications (only if you opt-in).
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, fraud prevention, and other laws.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze website performance and improve services.

5. How We Share Your Data
We do not sell your data. However, we may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party services like payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and shipping providers to process your orders.
  • Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics to monitor website traffic and improve functionality.
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our legal rights.

6. Data Storage & Retention
Your data is stored securely on servers located in the UK or the EEA. We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including compliance with legal, tax, or accounting requirements.

7. Your Rights
Under UK data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a transferable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].

8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that collect information about your preferences and usage patterns. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing emails about new products, blog posts, or offers, but only if you have opted in. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in the email.

10. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. While we strive to safeguard your information, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

12. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Rubber Dragon Limited, 49 Station Rd, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6EA
info @ rubberdragon.com / 01793 626927