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Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
For Stephen Barnett Jewellery.
Last updated: June 25th 2026
Who We Are
Stephen Barnett Jewellery ("we", "us", "our") is responsible for the personal information collected through this website and in connection with jewellery commissions, jewellery sales, courses, workshops, and customer enquiries.
Data Controller:
Stephen Barnett Jewellery
Email: stephen@stephenbarnettjewellery.co.uk
Website: stephenbarnettjewellery.com
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we process your personal information, please contact us using the details above.
What Information We Collect:
We may collect and process the following information:
Information you provide directly
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address
Details relating to commissions or orders
Information provided through contact forms
Payment-related information (payments are processed securely through third-party providers)
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, we may collect:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Cookie and analytics data
Why We Collect Your Information
We collect personal information to:
Respond to enquiries
Provide quotations
Create and fulfil jewellery commissions
Process orders and payments
Deliver courses and workshops
Maintain business records
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and tax obligations
Our Lawful Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Activity Lawful Basis
Responding to enquiries Legitimate interests
Providing quotations Legitimate interests
Fulfilling orders and commissions Contract
Delivering workshops and tuition Contract
Maintaining financial records Legal obligation
Website analytics Consent where required
Sending marketing communications Consent
Marketing Communications
We will only send marketing emails where:
You have provided consent; or
We are otherwise permitted to do so under applicable law.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers where necessary, including:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Email service providers
Accountants and professional advisers
Delivery and courier services
These providers are required to handle personal information securely and only for authorised purposes.
International Transfers
Some service providers may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where personal information is transferred internationally, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary.
Typical retention periods are:
General enquiries: up to 24 months
Customer orders and commission records: 6 years after completion
Financial and tax records: 6 years or longer where legally required
Marketing records: until consent is withdrawn
Information may be retained longer where required by law or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of information
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Request transfer of your data where applicable
Withdraw consent where processing relies on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.
Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyse website usage.
You may manage your cookie preferences through the cookie banner presented when you visit the website.
Non-essential cookies will only be used where you have provided consent.
Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
Privacy Complaints
If you have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
stephen@stephenbarnettjewellery.co.uk
We aim to acknowledge privacy complaints within 5 working days and provide a substantive response within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to complain to the UK's data protection regulator:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised "Last Updated" date.
