Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

The Little Gift Store (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us.

1. Who We Are

The Little Gift Store is an online retailer based in the United Kingdom. We are the data controller for the personal information you provide to us.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Name, email address, phone number and delivery address when you place an order
Payment information (processed securely via our payment provider — we do not store card details)
Browsing behaviour and device information via cookies and analytics tools
Communications you send us (e.g. customer service enquiries)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

Process and fulfil your orders
Send order confirmations and shipping updates
Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
Improve our website and services
Comply with our legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data on the following legal bases under UK GDPR:

Contract performance — to fulfil your orders
Legitimate interests — to improve our services and prevent fraud
Consent — for marketing emails (you can withdraw consent at any time)
Legal obligation — to comply with applicable laws

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted third parties who help us operate our business, including:

Shopify (our e-commerce platform)
Payment processors (e.g. Shopify Payments, PayPal)
Delivery and courier services
Email marketing platforms (where you have consented)

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with UK GDPR.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Order records are typically retained for 7 years for accounting purposes.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

8. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Please see our Cookie Policy for full details.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

The Little Gift Store
Email: [your email address]
Website: the-little-gift-store-3650.myshopify.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your data has been handled unlawfully.