Privacy Policy
Privacy and Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 June 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to jamesbrown.scot (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, and how we use cookies in accordance with UK data protection laws and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
2. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by James Brown.
- Website: https://jamesbrown.scot
- Email: seumas@jamesbrown.scot
- Data Controller: James Brown
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us using the details above.
3. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following data:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Your name, email address, and contact details (e.g., when you place an order, complete a contact form, or subscribe to a newsletter).
- Payment and billing information (collected via WooCommerce’s secure checkout process).
b. Information We Collect Automatically
Through cookies and analytics tools:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Referring website addresses
We use Google Analytics to gather anonymised data to help us improve our site.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Process and deliver your orders
- Communicate with you regarding orders or inquiries
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
5. Legal Bases for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:
- Consent – for example, when you sign up for our newsletter.
- Contractual necessity – to process orders or respond to your inquiries.
- Legal obligation – for accounting or regulatory purposes.
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services and ensure website security.
6. Sharing Your Information
We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:
- WooCommerce – to process payments and manage your orders.
- Google Analytics – for website performance tracking.
- Payment providers – such as Stripe or PayPal, for secure payment processing.
All third-party services are GDPR-compliant and only process data to the extent required for their function.
7. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to:
- Enable the functionality of our online shop (WooCommerce)
- Track website performance and usage (Google Analytics)
- Remember user preferences
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential cookies – Necessary for the website to function (e.g., shopping cart).
- Analytics cookies – Used by Google Analytics to track user interactions.
- Functionality cookies – To remember preferences like language or region.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and UK law, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of incorrect or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict how we process your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (for processing based on consent)
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at seumas@jamesbrown.scot.
9. Data Security
We take data security seriously. Our website uses SSL encryption, and data is only accessed by authorised personnel. Payment data is handled securely through WooCommerce and its integrated payment processors.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you by email.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or how your data is handled, contact us at:
Email: seumas@jamesbrown.scot