Privacy Policy for AmberLeafTobacco.store

Last updated: 1/1/2025

AmberLeafTobacco.store (“we”, “our”, “us”) is operated in the United Kingdom and based in Plymouth, UK. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website AmberLeafTobacco.store  and purchase our products within the United Kingdom.

By accessing our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you place an order or contact us, we may collect the following:

• Full name

• Billing and delivery address

• Email address

• Phone number

• Payment details (handled securely through third-party processors  we do not store full card details)

1.2 Automatically Collected Data

When using the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Device type

• Browser type

• Pages visited

• Time and date of access

• Referring URLs

• Cookies and similar technologies

1.3 Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Operate essential website functions

• Improve user experience

• Analyse site performance

• Support optional advertising/marketing tools

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process and deliver orders within the UK

• Verify your age (tobacco products are restricted to 18+)

• Provide customer support

• Improve and optimise our website

• Send order updates or important notices

• Detect and prevent fraud

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not use your data for unrelated purposes without your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contract – to fulfil your orders

• Legal obligation – tobacco age verification, record keeping, fraud prevention

• Legitimate interests – improving our business and website

• Consent – for marketing communications or optional cookies

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your information. We may share it with:

4.1 Trusted Service Providers

Including:

• Payment processors

• Delivery services / couriers

• Website and hosting services

• Analytics tools

They only receive the minimum necessary data.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• Comply with UK laws

• Assist law enforcement

• Protect our rights or prevent fraud

5. Data Storage & Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information.
Your personal data is stored securely and only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes listed in this policy.

Order records may be kept for up to 6 years as required by UK accounting law.

6. Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion (when legally allowed)

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request a copy of your data (data portability)

• Withdraw consent (for marketing or cookies)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us:

📩 Email: support@amberleaftobacco.store
📍 Address: Plymouth, United Kingdom

7. Age Restriction

Our website and products are strictly for customers aged 18 and over.
We may require age verification before order approval.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.

If you believe a minor has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

We operate solely within the UK.
If your data is stored or processed outside the UK by our service providers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses).

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.

11. Contact Us

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

AmberLeafTobacco.store
📍 Plymouth, United Kingdom
📩 Email: support@amberleaftobacco.store