Privacy Policy

At Vitality Essence, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

Personal Information

  • Name and contact details (email, phone number)
  • Billing and shipping addresses
  • Payment information (processed securely)
  • Account credentials and preferences

Technical Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website information

Health & Beauty Information

To provide personalised product recommendations and skincare consultations, we may collect information about:

  • Skin type and concerns
  • Beauty preferences and product history
  • Consultation notes and skincare goals

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Order Processing & Fulfilment

Processing your orders, managing deliveries, handling returns, and providing customer support throughout your purchase journey.

Personalised Recommendations

Providing tailored product suggestions based on your skin type, preferences, and purchase history to enhance your beauty routine.

Communication & Marketing

Sending order confirmations, shipping updates, newsletters, and promotional emails (with your consent) about new products and exclusive offers.

Service Improvement

Analysing website usage and customer feedback to improve our products, services, and overall customer experience.

Data Storage & Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information:

Encryption

All sensitive data is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols during transmission and storage.

Secure Servers

Your data is stored on secure servers with regular security updates and monitoring to prevent unauthorised access.

Access Controls

Strict access controls ensure only authorised personnel can access your personal information, and only when necessary.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account information: Until account deletion or 7 years after last activity
  • Transaction records: 7 years for tax and accounting purposes
  • Marketing data: Until you unsubscribe or 2 years of inactivity
  • Website analytics: Anonymised after 26 months

Your Rights & Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information. Here's how you can exercise them:

1

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you.

2

Correct Information

Update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

3

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).

4

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your personal information in certain circumstances.

5

Data Portability

Receive your data in a machine-readable format to transfer to another service.

6

Marketing Preferences

Unsubscribe from marketing emails or adjust notification preferences.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond to your request within one month and verify your identity before processing your request.

Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection Officer, Vitality Essence, 125 Harley Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AY, United Kingdom

Third-Party Services & Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services to enhance your experience and provide our services:

Essential Services

Payment Processing

Stripe and PayPal for secure payment handling

Shipping Partners

Royal Mail, DPD, and DHL for order delivery

Email Services

SendGrid for transactional and marketing emails

Analytics & Marketing

Google Analytics

Website traffic analysis and user behaviour insights

Facebook Pixel

Advertising measurement and audience targeting

Live Chat

Intercom for customer support and consultations

Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and personalise content. You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings.

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality, security, and user sessions.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver personalised ads and measure their effectiveness.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Email Notification

Sending an email to your registered address with details of the changes.

Website Notice

Displaying a prominent banner on our website for 30 days after the update.

Policy Version

Current Version: 2.1
Last Updated: 15 December 2024
Effective Date: 1 January 2025

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Email Us

For general enquiries and privacy matters:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Call Us

Speak directly with our customer care team:

+44 20 7123 4567

Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 16:00

Visit Us

Our flagship store and consultation centre:

125 Harley Street
Marylebone
London W1G 6AY
United Kingdom

Regulatory Authority

If you're not satisfied with our response, you can complain to:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)

ico.org.uk