Privacy Policy

At Hobby Verse, we are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

Hobby Verse
Website: Hobby Verse
Email: najamsaqib36@gmail.com

For the purposes of data protection law, Hobby Verse is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

• Identity Data: Name or username

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, shipping/billing address

• Transaction Data: Order details and purchase history

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited

• Communications Data: Messages sent via contact forms, email, or social media

We do not store payment card details. Payments are handled securely by third-party payment providers.

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we only process your personal data when we have a lawful basis, including:

• Contractual necessity – to fulfil orders or provide requested services

• Consent – when you contact us or opt in to communications

• Legitimate interests – to improve our website, services, and customer experience

• Legal obligations – where required by law

4. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

• Process and deliver orders

• Communicate with you about inquiries, commissions, or services

• Provide customer support

• Improve our website and content

• Maintain website security and prevent fraud

5. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

We may share your data with trusted third parties where necessary, such as:

• Payment processors

• Delivery and courier services

• Website hosting and analytics providers

All third parties are required to comply with UK GDPR and keep your data secure.

6. Cookies

Hobby Verse uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions properly

• Analyse website traffic and usage

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Continued use of our website implies consent unless cookies are disabled.

7. Data Retention

We only keep your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes it was collected for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request erasure of your data

• Object to or restrict processing

• Request data portability

• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. However, no online system is completely secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites or platforms such as Instagram or YouTube. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Hobby Verse
Email: najamsaqib36@gmail.com