This Privacy Policy describes how HUTCHINSON MODE LTD (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from hutchinsonmode.net.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Company Information
HUTCHINSON MODE LTD 32 Branksome Green Darlington County Durham United Kingdom DL3 9UJ
When you visit our website or place an order, we may collect the following types of personal information:
a. Personal Information
Name
Billing and shipping address
Email address
Phone number
b. Payment Information Payments are processed securely through third-party providers. We do not store your full payment details (such as credit card numbers).
c. Technical Information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
Process and fulfill your orders
Communicate with you about your purchase
Provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
Contractual necessity – to fulfill orders and provide services
Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws
Legitimate interests – to improve services and prevent fraud
Consent – where required (e.g., marketing communications)
5. Sharing of Information
We may share your information with trusted third parties, including:
Payment processors
Shipping and logistics providers
IT and website service providers
These parties are only given access to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your data.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
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9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
All transactions are processed through secure payment gateways using encryption technologies.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such websites.
12. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with immediate effect.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
