Privacy Policy
Privacy & Safety
Privacy
Last updated: 04/10/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Global Beauty Supply (trading as The Beauty Supply) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services.
We are committed to handling your information responsibly, transparently, and in line with UK data protection laws, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
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1. Who We Are
The Beauty Supply (Global Beauty Supply)
Company number: 16586852
Registered address: 4th Floor, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
Email: info@thebeautysupplyuk.com
We act as the data controller for personal data collected through our website, social media, and customer interactions.
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
• Personal details: name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address.
• Order information: payment method, transaction ID (processed securely via third-party payment providers).
• Account data: login credentials (if applicable), order history, saved preferences.
• Marketing preferences: information you provide when subscribing to newsletters or offers.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device details, pages visited, and cookies (see Section 7).
We only collect information necessary to provide our products and services effectively.
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3. How We Use Your Information
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
• To process and fulfil your orders.
• To manage customer accounts and provide support.
• To send order updates, confirmations, or delivery notifications.
• To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
• To send marketing communications (only if you have opted in).
• To comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting, tax, fraud prevention).
We will never sell your personal data.
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4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal grounds under UK GDPR:
• Contractual necessity – to fulfil an order or provide a service.
• Legitimate interests – to improve operations or communicate essential updates.
• Legal obligation – to meet legal and financial record-keeping requirements.
• Consent – for marketing emails and promotional messages (you may withdraw this at any time).
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5. How We Store and Protect Your Data
• Your data is stored securely on UK or EU-based servers.
• We use industry-standard security measures such as encryption and secure payment gateways (Shopify/Stripe/PayPal).
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel only.
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined or to comply with legal requirements.
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6. Sharing Your Data
We may share limited data with trusted third parties, including:
• Payment processors (for secure transactions).
• Courier services (for delivery fulfilment).
• IT and website hosting providers.
• Professional advisors (e.g., accountants, legal representatives).
All partners are contractually obliged to keep your data secure and use it only for the purpose intended.
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7. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
Cookies help us:
• Remember your basket and preferences.
• Analyse website performance and traffic.
• Improve marketing and advertising relevance.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
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8. Your Data Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
• Access a copy of your data (Subject Access Request).
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thebeautysupplyuk.com
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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or operations. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.
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10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer – The Beauty Supply (Global Beauty Supply)
Email: info@thebeautysupplyuk.com
Address: 4th Floor, 45 Fitzroy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 6EB
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
