The Sussex Seaweed Co.

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Last updated: September 2026

 

The Sussex Seaweed Co. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law.

 

Who We Are

The Sussex Seaweed Co. East Sussex, United Kingdom.

We are the data controller responsible for your personal information.

 

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our website or contact us:

Information you provide:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and delivery address

• Order details

• Messages sent through our contact form or email

• Newsletter sign‑ups (only if you choose to subscribe)

Information collected automatically:

• IP address

• Browser and device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• Cookies (see Cookie Policy)

Payment details are processed securely by our payment provider. We do not store full payment card information.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data to:

• Process and deliver your orders

• Communicate with you about your purchase or enquiry

• Send newsletters if you have opted in

• Improve our website and customer experience

• Maintain security and prevent fraud

• Meet legal and accounting obligations

We do not sell your personal data or share it with third parties for their own marketing.

 

Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with trusted service providers when necessary, such as:

• Payment processors

• Delivery and courier services

• Website hosting and analytics providers

• Email newsletter platforms

These providers must keep your information secure and use it only for the purpose of providing their service.

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How We Protect Your Data

We use appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including secure servers, encrypted payment processing, and restricted access.

We keep your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal requirements.

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Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for marketing at any time

• Request a copy of your data

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: info@thesussexseaweedco.co.uk

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Cookies

We use cookies to support essential website functionality and improve your browsing experience. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

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Changes to This Policy

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

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Contact Us

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

Email: info@thesussexseaweedco.co.uk

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