UK GDPR Compliance

This page explains how Charming Children's Bows in London complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), which governs the protection of personal data in the United Kingdom.

Scope and Applicability

Although Charming Children's Bows in London does not require users to register or maintain a customer database, we may collect limited personal data through website analytics, cookies, and server logs when you visit our site. This data is processed solely for the purpose of improving user experience and website functionality. As the data controller, Aurelia Harrison is responsible for ensuring compliance with UK GDPR.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access – You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of it.
• Right to rectification – You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure – You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
• Right to restriction of processing – You may request that we limit how your data is used under certain conditions.
• Right to data portability – You may request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to object – You may object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling or analytics.
• Right to withdraw consent – Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

How We Comply

We do not store personal data in identifiable databases. Any data collected via cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) is anonymized or aggregated. We use only necessary cookies for site functionality and performance, and we provide a clear cookie consent banner upon first visit. All third-party services we use are GDPR-compliant.

Data We Process

The personal data we may process includes:

• IP addresses (anonymized)
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Cookie identifiers (for session and preference tracking)

No names, email addresses, phone numbers, or payment details are collected or stored.

Legal Basis for Processing

Our processing of personal data is based on legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR. This includes improving website performance, understanding user behavior, and ensuring technical functionality. We conduct regular assessments to ensure our interests do not override your rights and freedoms.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights under UK GDPR, please contact us at [email protected]. Include your name, the right you wish to exercise, and any relevant details (e.g., browser or device information if applicable). We will respond without undue delay.

Response Timeframes

We are required to respond to your request within one month of receipt. In complex cases, we may extend this period by two additional months, and we will inform you of any delay and the reasons.

No Discrimination Policy

We will never deny you goods or services, charge different prices, or provide a lower quality of service because you exercised your rights under UK GDPR.

Updates and Changes

This page will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect changes in UK GDPR or our data practices. Any material changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to lodge a complaint regarding your data rights, please contact:

Aurelia Harrison
Owner, Charming Children's Bows in London
Email: [email protected]
Address: Oppenheimer Park, 400 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G6, Canada

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK’s independent supervisory authority for data protection. Visit ico.org.uk for more information.