PadLX Privacy Policy

Last updated: 05/12/2025

PadLX (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit PadLX.co.uk (or any associated domains) and use our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with the PadLX website, you may voluntarily provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Shipping and billing addresses

  • Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

  • Phone number

  • Account login details (if applicable)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our site, Squarespace and our analytics providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring websites

  • General location data (approximate, non-precise)

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure site functionality

  • Enhance your browsing experience

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Support marketing and retargeting activities

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfil orders

  • Communicate with customers (order updates, support, etc.)

  • Improve our website, products, and services

  • Personalise your experience

  • Send marketing emails (only if you opt-in)

  • Detect fraud or security issues

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

PadLX does not sell your personal information.
We may share your data only with trusted third parties essential to operating our business, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and e-commerce platform)

  • Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)

  • Email marketing services (e.g., Mailchimp)

  • Analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics)

  • Shipping carriers

  • Professional service providers (e.g., accountants, legal advisers)

These providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their services.

4. Payment Information

We never store full payment card details.
All transactions are processed securely through third-party payment processors compliant with PCI-DSS standards.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Comply with legal requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

6. Your Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
📧 support@padlx.co.uk

7. Marketing Communications

You will only receive marketing emails if you choose to opt-in.
You can unsubscribe at any time via:

  • The “unsubscribe” link in emails

  • Contacting us directly

8. Security Measures

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Access controls on customer information

However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

9. International Data Transfers

As Squarespace and some service providers operate globally, your data may be processed outside your home country.
We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

10. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may include links to external websites.
PadLX is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years old, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally.
The revised version will be posted here with an updated date.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

📧support@padlx.co.uk