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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 08.10.2025

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At Quirk Tees, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, make purchases, or contact us. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

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1. Who We Are

Quirk Tees is an online apparel store based in the United Kingdom, specialising in funny and novelty t-shirts. We design, print, and dispatch all products in-house from our UK facility.

For the purposes of the applicable data protection laws, Quirk Tees is the “data controller” of your personal data.

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2. What Information We Collect

When you browse or purchase from our site, we may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Identity Data: Name, title.

  • Contact Data: Billing address, delivery address, email address, phone number.

  • Transaction Data: Order history, payment details (processed securely via Wix Payments or PayPal; we do not store full card details).

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device information, and usage data collected via cookies.

  • Marketing Preferences: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us.

We only collect the minimum amount of personal data necessary to provide our services effectively.

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3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process your orders and deliver goods.

  • To contact you regarding your order or account.

  • To personalise your shopping experience on our website.

  • To improve our website, marketing, and customer service.

  • To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting or fraud prevention.

  • With your consent, to send promotional offers, newsletters, and updates.

You can opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

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4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Contractual necessity: To fulfil your order.

  • Consent: For marketing and optional cookies.

  • Legal obligation: To comply with HMRC or other legal requirements.

  • Legitimate interest: To improve our services and secure our website.

 

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your personal data with trusted third parties necessary for order fulfilment and website operations:​

  • Payment processors (e.g. Eix Payments, PayPal)

  • Delivery providers (e.g. Royal Mail)

  • Analytics & email marketing tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Mailchimp)

All third parties are required to comply with UK data protection laws and cannot use your information for their own purposes.

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6. International Transfers

Our store is hosted on Wix, whose servers may be located outside the UK, including in Canada and the United States. Wix is certified under international frameworks that provide adequate protection, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), ensuring your data is safeguarded.

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7. How Long We Keep Your Data

We will retain your personal data:

  • For as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined above.

  • For up to 6 years for accounting/taxation compliance.

  • For marketing purposes, until you withdraw consent or unsubscribe.

 

8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict certain types of data processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Request data portability to another provider.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@quirktees.co.uk

If you are not satisfied, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
https://ico.org.uk

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9. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies to improve user experience, track performance, and personalise content.

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By continuing to use our site, you consent to our use of cookies. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.​​

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10. Security

We take data protection seriously and implement industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, access control, and secure payment gateways to keep your data safe.

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11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in legal or business practices. The latest version will always be available on this page with the “Last updated” date at the top.

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12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact:

Quirk Tees
Email: hello@quirktees.co.uk
 

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