InTheBoro.co.uk (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or use our website, InTheBoro.co.uk (the “Site”). We are a marketplace connecting local sellers and businesses in Middlesbrough with customers.
Information We Collect:
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
- Personal Information: When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information. Sellers may also have access to some of this information to fulfill orders.
- Usage Information: We collect information about how you use our Site, such as the pages you visit, the products you view, the searches you conduct, and the links you click.
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
- Cookie Information: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device to help us personalize your experience, remember your preferences, and track your activity on our Site. We use cookies to make shopping easier, for example, by remembering items in your cart.
How We Use Your Information:
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve the Site: We use your information to operate and maintain our Site, personalize your experience, and improve our services.
- To Process Transactions: We use your information to process your purchases and facilitate communication between you and the sellers.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your information to send you transactional emails, marketing communications (with your consent), and customer service messages.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- To Protect Our Rights: We may use your information to protect our rights and the rights of others.
Sharing Your Information:
We may share your information with the following third parties:
- Sellers: We share your information with the sellers from whom you make purchases so they can fulfill your orders and communicate with you about your purchases.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with payment processing, data analytics, email marketing, and other services. We ensure these providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
- Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Your Choices:
You have the following choices regarding your information:
- Cookies: You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
- Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails.
- Account Information: You can access and update your account information through your account settings.
Data Security:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Children’s Privacy:
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14.
Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact us page.