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.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
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
2. EU Representative (Required Under GDPR Article 27)
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
They act as your point of contact for GDPR‑related enquiries within the EU.
3. What Personal Data We Collect
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.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
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
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location, we process your data under:
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)
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)
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
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
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
After this, your data is securely deleted.
7. Sharing Your Data
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
We never sell or trade your personal information.
8. International Transfers of Data
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
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
9. Your Rights
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
EU Customers
Under GDPR, you have the same rights as above, plus the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.
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
To exercise any rights, contact:
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Tweed & Country (UK Data Controller)
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RepGuardia Global Limited (EU Representative)
10. How to Contact Us
For privacy or GDPR enquiries:
Tweed & Country Email:
hprouse@tiscali.co.uk Phone: +44 7774 160341
EU Representative:
RepGuardia Global Limited Email: contact@repguardia.com
