Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 15, 2025

1. Introduction

1.1. At Antique Interiors, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information through your use of our website (collectively referred to as the "Services").

1.2. By accessing or using our Services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1.3. We are committed to protecting your personal data and will comply with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

2.1. Antique Interiors Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. Our full contact details are:

Antique Interiors Ltd
[Your Company Address]
Email: [Your Contact Email]
Phone: [Your Contact Phone]

3. Information We Collect

3.1. Information you provide to us:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, password, and user type (customer or dealer).
• Profile Information: For dealer accounts, we collect business details, descriptions, and profile images.
• Address Information: We collect your business address (for dealers) and shipping/billing addresses.
• Payment Information: When you make purchases or receive payments as a dealer, we collect payment details. Note that we do not store complete credit card information on our servers, as payments are processed through our payment processor, Stripe.
• Communications: We collect information when you contact us directly or communicate with other users through our platform.
• Transaction Information: We collect details of transactions you carry out through our Services, including products purchased, prices, and dates.

3.2. Information automatically collected:

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including device type, operating system, and browser type.
• Log and Usage Data: We collect information related to your use of our Services, including IP address, access dates and times, pages viewed, and links clicked.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We collect information through cookies and similar tracking technologies. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. How We Use Your Information

4.1. We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our Services;
• To process transactions and send related information, including confirmations, invoices, and receipts;
• To facilitate communication between dealers and customers;
• To manage dealer accounts, including processing payments and commissions;
• To send administrative information, such as updates to our Terms, Privacy Policy, or other policies;
• To send marketing communications (with your consent where required by law);
• To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests;
• To protect the security and integrity of our Services;
• To detect and prevent fraud and other harmful activities;
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

5.1. We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use your personal data in the following circumstances:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to perform the contract we have with you (e.g., to provide the Services, process transactions).
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms (e.g., improving our Services, preventing fraud).
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation.
• Consent: You have given consent to the processing of your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., marketing communications).

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

6.1. We may share your personal information in the following situations:

• With Users of Our Platform: When dealers list products, certain information (such as business name, location, and contact details) will be visible to customers. Similarly, when customers make purchases, certain information (such as name, shipping address) will be shared with dealers to fulfill orders.
• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors, service providers, and contractors who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose your information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Antique Interiors, our customers, or others.

6.2. Service Providers:

We use the following third-party service providers to process your personal data:

• Stripe: For payment processing
• Laravel Cashier: For subscription management
• [List any other significant third-party services used]

7. Data Retention

7.1. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

7.2. To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, as well as applicable legal requirements.

7.3. In some circumstances, we may anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case we may use such information without further notice to you.

8. Data Security

8.1. We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

8.2. All payment transactions are encrypted using SSL technology. We do not store credit card information on our servers.

8.3. Despite our best efforts, no security measures are completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

9. Your Data Protection Rights

9.1. Under certain circumstances, you have the following rights under data protection laws in relation to your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
• Erasure: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Restriction: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your personal information to another organization or directly to you.
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.

9.2. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 2. We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data.

9.3. You have the right to make a complaint at any time to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (www.ico.org.uk). However, we would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO, so please contact us in the first instance.

10. International Transfers

10.1. Your personal information may be transferred to, and processed in, countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

10.2. Specifically, our servers are located in [Location of Servers], and some of our third-party service providers and partners operate outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).

10.3. However, we have taken appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information will remain protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy. These include implementing the European Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers of personal information between our group companies and third-party service providers and partners, which require all such recipients to protect personal information that they process from the EEA in accordance with European data protection laws.

11. Children's Privacy

11.1. Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information as quickly as possible.

12. Links to Other Websites

12.1. Our Services may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

12.2. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

13.1. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

13.2. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

14. Contact Us

14.1. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Antique Interiors Ltd
Email: admin@antiqueinteriors.online