Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Tweed & Country collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal data of customers in the United Kingdom, the European Union, and all other international locations.
Tweed & Country is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled safely and responsibly.
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1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
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Tweed & Country 1 Frizenham Cottages Torrington, Devon, EX38 8NA United Kingdom Email: hprouse@tiscali.co.uk Phone: +44 7774 160341
Tweed & Country is the data controller, meaning we determine how and why your personal data is processed. See: data controller definition
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2. EU Representative (Required Under GDPR Article 27)
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For customers located in the EU, our appointed GDPR Representative is:
RepGuardia Global Limited
6 Fern Road
Sandyford
Dublin
Ireland
D18 FP98
Email: contact@repguardia.com
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They act as your point of contact for GDPR‑related enquiries within the EU.
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3. What Personal Data We Collect
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We collect only the information necessary to process your order and provide customer service, including:
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Name
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Postal address
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Email address
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Phone number
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Order details
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Payment confirmation (we do not store card details)
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Any information you provide when contacting us
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International customers may also have customs‑related information processed by postal or courier services.
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4. How We Use Your Personal Data
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We use your information to:
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Process and deliver your order
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Provide customer support
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Handle returns and refunds
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Meet legal, tax, and product safety obligations
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Maintain product traceability and compliance
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Communicate important updates about your purchase
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We do not use your data for automated decision‑making or profiling. See: automated decision‑making rules
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5. Legal Basis for Processing
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Depending on your location, we process your data under:
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UK Customers (UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018)
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Contractual necessity
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interest
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Consent (for marketing)
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EU Customers (GDPR)
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Contractual necessity
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Legal obligation
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Legitimate interest
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Consent (for marketing)
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International Customers (Global Privacy Standards)
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Contractual necessity
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Legal obligation (customs, tax, product safety)
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Legitimate interest
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6. How Long We Keep Your Data
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We retain customer records for:
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7 years for tax and accounting
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Up to 10 years for product safety and compliance
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Until you unsubscribe for marketing communications
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After this, your data is securely deleted.
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7. Sharing Your Data
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We only share your data with:
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Secure payment processors
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Postal and courier services
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Our EU Representative (for GDPR compliance)
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Customs authorities (for international shipments)
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Regulatory authorities only when required by law
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We never sell or trade your personal information.
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8. International Transfers of Data
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Your data may be processed in:
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The United Kingdom
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The European Union
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Countries involved in international delivery routes
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Where data is transferred outside your region, we use appropriate safeguards such as:
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Adequacy decisions
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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Secure encrypted systems
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9. Your Rights
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UK Customers
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access your data
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Correct inaccuracies
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Request deletion
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Restrict processing
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Object to certain uses
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Data portability
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Withdraw consent
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EU Customers
Under GDPR, you have the same rights as above, plus the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.
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International Customers
You have rights under your local privacy laws, and we will honour all reasonable requests relating to:
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Access
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Correction
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Deletion
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Restriction
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To exercise any rights, contact:
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Tweed & Country (UK Data Controller)
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RepGuardia Global Limited (EU Representative)
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10. How to Contact Us
For privacy or GDPR enquiries:
Tweed & Country Email:
hprouse@tiscali.co.uk Phone: +44 7774 160341
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EU Representative:
RepGuardia Global Limited Email: contact@repguardia.com
