Who we are
This privacy policy explains how etch cosmetics uses and protects any information that you give when using www.etchcosmetics.co.uk.
etch cosmetics are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We may ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified such as when using the contact us form on the etch cosmetics website, we assure you that your data will only be used in accordance with this privacy policy.
etch cosmetics may change this policy from time to time by updating this page, you should be sure to check and review the privacy policy to ensure that you are happy with any changes made to this policy.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
By using the contact form on the contact us page of the etch cosmetics website we collect your name and contact information, which is your email address. Visitor contact forms may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
What we do with the information we gather
We require this information to enable us to reply to you when you submit a form, we may also periodically send promotional emails about special offers or other information which we think you may find useful using the email address which you have provided. We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect via our website.
When visitors leave comments on the etch cosmetics site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection, currently comments on the site are deactivated by we will notify you the user if they are activated in the future.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Cookies
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic.We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.
Cookies help us to provide you the user with a better website experience, they help us to see which pages you find interesting and which you dont. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us, such as your email address.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most modern web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may result in a less than satisfactory website experience.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website. We cannot be held responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting any other website linked to from the etch cosmetics website as those are not governed by this privacy statement.
Analytics
We may use google analytics to improve our website, products/services, marketing, relationships and experiences for our users. This is necessary for our legitimate interests (to define types of people for our products and services, to keep our website updated and relevant, to develop our business and to inform our marketing strategy)
Who we share your data with
We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to any third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so.
How long we retain your data
The maximum amount of time that we may hold your data is up to 12 months and this is only if necessary for our records.
Access to Information
Under the Data Protection Act 1998, you have the right to request details regarding any information that we hold relating to you. Please note that we reserve the right for you the user to cover any costs incurred by us in providing you with the information that is required.
Contacting Us
If you change your mind at any time regarding the use of your data, or would like to contact us regarding a data query or any other issues in relation to this privacy policy then please do not hesitate to contact us at etchcosmetics@hotmail.com.
Google Web Fonts
For uniform representation of fonts, this page uses web fonts provided by Google. When you open a page, your browser loads the required web fonts into your browser cache to display texts and fonts correctly.
For this purpose your browser has to establish a direct connection to Google servers. Google thus becomes aware that our web page was accessed via your IP address. The use of Google Web fonts is done in the interest of a uniform and attractive presentation of our plugin. This constitutes a justified interest pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO.
If your browser does not support web fonts, a standard font is used by your computer.
Further information about handling user data, can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google’s privacy policy at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.