Effective Date: June 2026

Who We Are

This website is operated by A Wee Thought ("we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your personal data, please contact us at:

A Wee Thought
Email: hello@aweethought.co.uk

Personal Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

• Name
• Billing and delivery addresses
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment providers)
• Details of products purchased and order history
• Information provided when you contact us
• IP address, browser information, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

• Process and deliver your orders
• Manage payments and refunds
• Communicate with you regarding your purchases
• Respond to enquiries and provide customer support
• Improve our website and services
• Prevent fraud and maintain website security
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• Send marketing communications where you have provided consent

Lawful Bases for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal information:

Performance of a Contract

We process your information to fulfil orders and provide products and services you have requested.

Legitimate Interests

We may process your information where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, including:

• Operating and improving our business
• Maintaining website security
• Preventing fraud
• Providing customer support

We ensure that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

Legal Obligation

We may process your information to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including tax and accounting obligations.

Consent

Where required, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications or using certain cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our business, including:

• Payment service providers
• Delivery and courier companies
• Website hosting providers
• IT and software service providers
• Marketing and email service providers
• Professional advisers
• Government authorities and regulators where required by law

These organisations are required to protect your information and process it only for authorised purposes.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyse website traffic, and enhance your experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Request restriction of processing.
• Object to the processing of your personal information.
• Request transfer of your information to another organisation.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Complaints

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve the issue.

You also have the right to make a complaint to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF
United Kingdom

Website: www.ico.org.uk

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

A Wee Thought
Email: hello@aweethought.co.uk