Effective Date: January 5, 2026
At Tech Trend Central, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers within the United Kingdom. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you purchase from our store.
1. Information We Collect
When you place an order on our website, we collect the necessary details to fulfill your request, including:
- Identity Data: Your full name.
- Contact Data: Your email address and telephone number.
- Delivery Data: Your physical shipping address within the United Kingdom.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your information strictly for the following professional purposes:
- To process and fulfill your orders accurately.
- To provide real-time tracking updates via email.
- To comply with UK consumer laws and financial reporting requirements.
- To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.
3. Secure Payment Processing
Your financial security is our priority. Tech Trend Central does not store or see your credit card or bank details. All payments are processed through Stripe or PayPal, which use high-level encryption (SSL) to protect your transaction data. We only receive confirmation that your payment was successful.
4. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to marketing firms. We only share your name and address with our vetted logistics and fulfillment partners to ensure your item is delivered to your UK address within our 1-3 business day window.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your order information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with UK legal obligations. We implement industry-standard security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your personal data.
6. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
As a UK-based customer, you have the following rights under the Data Protection Act 2018:
- The right to access the data we hold about you.
- The right to request the correction of any inaccurate data.
- The right to request the deletion of your data, subject to legal record-keeping requirements.
7. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to keep track of your shopping cart contents and to remember you when you return to the site. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use the checkout system.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our support team at: [contact@techtrendcentral.com