Introduction

Welcome to carpfishingsbaits.com’s privacy notice.
carpfishingsbaits.com respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you interact with us, including when you visit our website, make purchases, or engage with our services.

1. Important Information and Who We Are

Purpose of This Privacy Notice
This notice outlines how carpfishingsbaits.com collects and processes your personal data, including through:

  • Telephone and online enquiries
  • Order processing and purchases
  • Website usage
  • Trade account sign-ups
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Competitions and promotions

Our products and website are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

Please read this notice alongside the PayPal Privacy Notice (for PayPal transactions) and any other specific privacy policies we provide. This notice supplements—not overrides—those policies.

Controller
carpfishingsbaits.com (“CC Moore,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your legal rights, please contact our data privacy manager.

Changes to This Notice
This version was last updated on 8th February 2022. Previous versions are available upon request. The latest version is always accessible at www.carpfishingsbaits.com.

Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party sites, plugins, or applications. We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies when you leave our website.

2. The Data We Collect About You

Personal data means any information that can identify you. We collect, use, and store the following types of data:

  • Identity Data (e.g., name)
  • Contact Data (e.g., billing/delivery address, email, phone number)
  • Financial Data (e.g., payment details—processed securely and only for transactions)
  • Transaction Data (e.g., purchase history)
  • Technical Data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device information)
  • Profile Data (e.g., account login, order history)
  • Usage Data (e.g., how you use our website)
  • Marketing & Communications Data (e.g., preferences for receiving offers)

We also collect aggregated data (e.g., website traffic statistics), which does not identify individuals.

We do not collect:

  • Special categories of personal data (e.g., race, religion, health data).
  • Criminal conviction data.

If You Fail to Provide Data
If required data is missing, we may be unable to fulfill orders or provide services. We will notify you if this affects your purchase.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions (e.g., placing orders, creating accounts, contacting us).
  • Automated technologies (e.g., cookies—see our Cookie Policy).
  • Third parties (e.g., analytics providers like Google, payment processors like PayPal).

4. How We Use Your Data

We process your data lawfully, typically to:

  • Fulfill contracts (e.g., processing orders).
  • Serve legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, improving services).
  • Comply with legal obligations.

Marketing
You may receive marketing if you’ve purchased from us, subscribed, or entered a promotion. You can opt out anytime via your account settings or by contacting us.

Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. Learn more in our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., IT, payment processors).
  • Legal/regulatory authorities (if required).
  • Business partners (e.g., in mergers/acquisitions).

All third parties must protect your data per our agreements.

6. International Transfers

Your data is primarily processed in the UK. If transferred outside the UK, we ensure safeguards (e.g., approved contracts) are in place.

7. Data Security

We implement strong security measures and restrict access to authorized personnel only.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary (e.g., 6 years for tax records). After 25 months, personal identifiers are anonymized.

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your data.
  • Object to or restrict processing.
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable).
  • Request data portability.

To exercise these rights, contact us. No fee applies unless requests are excessive.

10. Glossary

Lawful Bases for Processing:

  • Legitimate Interest: Balancing our business needs with your rights.
  • Contract Performance: Processing necessary for orders/agreements.
  • Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements.

Third Parties:

  • IT/service providers.
  • Payment processors (e.g., PayPal).
  • Marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp).

Your Rights:

  • Access, correction, erasure.
  • Objection, restriction, portability.
  • Withdrawal of consent.

For further details, visit www.carpfishingsbaits.com.