Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Leveson Design collects, uses and protects your personal information when you visit or make a purchase on www.levesondesign.com. It also outlines your rights under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
For any enquiries, contact: thecollection@levesondesign.com

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Device Information

When you access the website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your browser type, IP address, time zone, and cookie data. We also record pages viewed, products opened, referral sources, and how you interact with the site.

We collect Device Information using:

  • Cookies – small data files that contain a unique identifier.

  • Log files – records of actions taken on the site.

  • Web beacons, tags and pixels – tools used to track browsing behaviour.

1.2 Order Information

When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect:

  • your name

  • billing and shipping addresses

  • payment details

  • email address

  • phone number

1.3 Definition

“Personal Information” refers to both Device Information and Order Information.

2. How We Use Personal Information

We use Order Information to:

  • process and fulfil orders

  • handle payments and shipping

  • issue confirmations and communicate updates

  • detect and prevent fraudulent activity

  • send marketing messages where you have given consent

We use Device Information to:

  • help identify potential fraud (particularly via IP address)

  • improve website performance, functionality and user experience through analytics

3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process Personal Information under the following legal bases:

  • Contract – to process your order and supply products or services.

  • Legitimate Interests – for site improvement, fraud prevention and customer insight.

  • Consent – for marketing communications and non-essential cookies.

  • Legal Obligation – to comply with UK law, tax requirements or regulatory obligations.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

4. Sharing Personal Information

We share Personal Information with service providers who support the operation of our website and online store.
Our store is powered by Squarespace, whose privacy practices can be found in their documentation.

We may also disclose Personal Information where required to:

  • comply with legal obligations

  • respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas or court orders)

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, which may include:

  • UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses

  • Adequacy decisions issued by the UK government

  • Contractual protections with our service providers

These measures ensure your data remains protected to UK GDPR standards.

6. Contests and Promotions

If you enter a contest or promotion, we may use your Personal Information to:

  • verify entrants

  • contact winners

  • send promotional updates

Entry may subscribe you to our marketing list. Winners’ details may be published unless prohibited by law.

7. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags and web beacons to:

  • recognise your device

  • store preferences

  • improve website functionality

  • support analytics and advertising

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

We may use advertising tools provided by third parties such as Instagram and follow Meta’s Data Use Restrictions.
We do not use advertising data to build individual user profiles.

8. Your Rights (UK & EU Residents)

You have the right to:

  • access the personal data we hold

  • request correction or deletion

  • restrict or object to processing

  • request data portability

  • withdraw consent at any time

  • lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise these rights, contact us at: thecollection@levesondesign.com
ICO website: www.ico.org.uk

9. Data Retention

We retain Order Information for our records unless you request its deletion.
Data is kept only for as long as necessary to meet legal, business or contractual requirements.

10. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years of age.
If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated version.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact:

Email: thecollection@levesondesign.com