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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 4, 2026

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. Information We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Information
  4. Sharing Your Information
  5. Cookies & Tracking
  6. Data Security
  7. Data Retention
  8. Your Rights
  9. Children's Privacy
  10. Changes to This Policy
  11. Contact Us
Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains clearly what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

1. Overview

The Snug Spot ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit our website at thesnugspot.com (the "Site") or make a purchase from us.

This policy applies to all information collected through the Site, as well as any related communications, including emails, order confirmations, and customer support interactions.

By using the Site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide when you:

  • Place an order (name, email address, shipping address, payment details)
  • Create an account (name, email, password)
  • Contact our customer support team
  • Sign up for our newsletter or promotional emails

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain technical information:

Data Type Examples Purpose
Device & browser info Browser type, operating system, screen resolution Optimise Site display
Usage data Pages visited, time on site, clicks, referral URL Improve Site experience
IP address Approximate geographic location Security, fraud prevention
Cookies Session tokens, preference data Cart persistence, analytics

Payment Information

All payment processing is handled by Stripe, Inc. We do not store your full credit card number, CVV, or bank details on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs the handling of your payment data and is available at stripe.com/privacy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Order fulfilment: Processing your purchases, arranging delivery, and providing order confirmations and updates
  • Customer support: Responding to your enquiries, resolving disputes, and handling returns
  • Account management: Creating and maintaining your account, and authenticating your identity
  • Marketing: Sending you promotional emails, new arrival notifications, and special offers — only if you have opted in
  • Site improvement: Analysing usage patterns to improve the functionality and content of the Site
  • Fraud prevention: Detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions and abuse
  • Legal compliance: Meeting applicable legal obligations, including tax and accounting requirements

We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected, unless we reasonably determine that we need to use it for another reason compatible with the original purpose.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our business:

  • Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Shipping carriers: Fulfilment of your order (name, address, contact details shared with carrier)
  • Netlify: Hosting and infrastructure services
  • Email service providers: Sending transactional and marketing emails (only data necessary for delivery)
  • Analytics providers: Aggregated, anonymised usage data only

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate security measures and are prohibited from using your personal information for their own purposes.

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Snug Spot, our customers, or others.

5. Cookies & Tracking

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use the Site.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function (cart contents, session data). Cannot be disabled.
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences across visits.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent). Data is aggregated and anonymised. Only set if you consent.

Specific Cookies We Set

Cookie Name Type Purpose Duration
snugspot_cart Essential Stores your shopping cart contents so items are remembered between pages 7 days
snugspot_cart_ts Essential Timestamp for cart expiry calculation 7 days
cnCookiePrefs Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again Persistent (until cleared)

We use localStorage (browser-based storage) rather than traditional HTTP cookies for the items above. They are never sent to our servers automatically and are only accessible on your device.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the footer of any page. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, including your ability to complete a purchase.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site
  • Secure, encrypted payment processing via Stripe
  • Access controls limiting who can access customer data within our organisation
  • Regular review of our data collection and storage practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

In the event of a data breach that may affect your rights and freedoms, we will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Order and transaction data: Retained for 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Account data: Retained until you close your account, plus a 90-day deletion window
  • Marketing preferences: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised data may be retained indefinitely

When personal data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal obligations
  • Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for marketing purposes
  • Withdrawal of consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@thesnugspot.com. We will respond to your request without undue delay and in any event within one calendar month of receipt, as required by UK GDPR Article 12(3). In exceptional circumstances (complex or numerous requests), we may extend this by a further two months, but we will inform you within the first month and explain why.

Your rights above are provided under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us at privacy@thesnugspot.com and we will promptly delete such information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@thesnugspot.com
  • General enquiries: hello@thesnugspot.com
  • Response time: We will acknowledge privacy-related requests within 5 business days and provide a full response within one calendar month, as required by UK GDPR.

For our Terms of Service, please visit thesnugspot.com/terms.

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