This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Brick Owl collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users of the website. This privacy policy applies to the website and all products and services offered by Brick Owl.

Data Controller

Brick Owl processes personal data as a controller as defined in GDPR. We process personal data to allow users to place orders and interact with Brick Owl. All data collected by Brick Owl is stored securely in data centres located in the European Economic Area.

Personal identification information

We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including when users visit the website, users register on the site, place an order, or create a store. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, username, email address, mailing address, phone number, Tax ID. Users may, however, visit our site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us.

Non-personal identification information

We collect non-personal identification information about users whenever they interact with our site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about users means of connection to our site, such as the operating system.

Web browser cookies

Our website uses "cookies" for the following purposes

• To store session data
• To store user preferences such as table sorting
• To process payment data for logged in users

How we use collected information

Brick Owl may collect and use users personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide the services of this website: Including placing orders, running a store, or messaging other users.
• To improve our Site: We may use aggregated information to understand how our users use the website
• For the community: We use the username you provide to display in various public parts of the website.
• To comply with government regulations: We may use order and store information to comply with government regulations in relation to tax or compliance.
• To process payments: We use the information users provide about themselves when placing an order to process the order.
• To help arbitrate disputes and preserve trust and safety: We retain and may inspect all messages sent through the Brick Owl messaging system.
• To send emails: We use the email address to send emails related to orders, stores, wishlists and messages.

We do not use the information to profile users or make automated decisions.

Your access to information

You have the right to request access to the information that we store about your account. You can do this by contacting us.

Information correction & deletion

You can update any of the information that we have stored on you from your user profile. If you would like for your information to be deleted, you can do so from your user profile. Some information may need to be kept for financial record-keeping according to local government regulations.

How we protect your information

We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information. All website traffic happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

Sharing your personal information

We do not sell users personal identification information to others.

• We may use the Google Maps API to provide address autocomplete. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Google Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.
• We may share aggregated order and tax information with governments in relation to import taxes.
• We may share store information with governments where we are legally required to do so such as under "DAC7" legislation.
• We may use Postmark to send e-mail on our behalf to users. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Postmark Privacy Policy.
• We may use Stripe to process payment and user information. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Stripe Privacy Policy.
• We may use PayPal to process payment and user information. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the PayPal Privacy Policy.
• Our stores may use Royal Mail Click & Drop to process order information to create shipment labels. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Royal Mail Privacy Policy.
• Our stores may use Shipstation to process order information to create shipment labels. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Shipstation Privacy Policy.
• Our stores may use Sendcloud to process order information to create shipment labels. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Sendcloud Privacy Policy.
• Our stores may use Packeta to store collection point information preferences. By agreeing to this privacy policy you are also bound by the Packeta Privacy Policy.

Data Retention

We only retain the Personal Data collected from a user for as long as the user’s account is active, or otherwise for as long as we need to as required by law.

Changes to this privacy policy

Brick Owl may update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the date at the bottom of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Your acceptance of these terms

By using Brick Owl, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use Brick Owl.

Contacting us

If you have any questions, please contact us. We are registered at Brick Owl Ltd, Kemp House, 160 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. Company number 08788535 and VAT number GB366824270.

This document was last updated on July 16th, 2024