Privacy Policy

Last updated: 02.05.2025

Who We Are

We are SK Stores, a UK-based online store offering home products. Our website address is: https://skstores.co.uk. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit or make a purchase from our site.

Information We Collect

When You Visit Our Site:
We automatically collect certain information, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit, to improve our website experience and security.

When You Make a Purchase:
We collect personal information such as your name, billing and shipping address, email, phone number, and payment details to process and fulfill your order.

When You Create an Account:
If you register on our site, we store your name, email address, and other preferences to provide a personalized shopping experience.

When You Leave a Comment:
We collect the data shown in the comments form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam. We may also use the Gravatar service to display your profile picture (see their privacy policy at https://automattic.com/privacy).

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website (e.g., for reviews), please ensure that they do not contain location data (EXIF GPS), as other users may be able to extract this data.

Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your login and cart information
  • Save your preferences
  • Track usage for analytics and performance
  • Enable secure shopping and account features

You can choose to disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Embedded Content

Some pages may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram posts). These function just like visits to those external websites and may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with that content.

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data with third parties necessary for the operation of our store, including:

  • Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process transactions
  • Shipping providers to deliver your orders
  • Anti-spam services (for comment protection)
  • Analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to improve our site performance

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Order data is retained for tax and accounting purposes (up to 7 years, as required by law)
  • Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely unless deleted
  • User profile information is stored as long as your account is active

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data we hold about you
  • Request corrections or updates
  • Request deletion of your personal data (except where we are legally required to retain it)

To make a request, contact us at [insert email address here].

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection tools. Payment and order data are processed by secure third-party providers.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about your data, please contact us