1. Who We Are

Pebble ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

Pebble Gifts is operated by Vaida McNeill and Vanja Ljevar, acting as sole traders under the trading name “Pebble Gifts”.

For the purposes of UK data protection law, we are the data controllers of your personal data.

Contact details:
Email: hello@pebble-gifts.com
Website: https://pebble-gifts.com

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use your data, please contact us using the details above.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) (www.ico.org.uk), but we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any concerns first.

2. The Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Identity Data – name (where provided)

• Contact Data – email address (for newsletter subscription)

• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information

• Usage Data – information about how you use our website

• Marketing Preferences – your communication preferences

Newsletter Email Addresses

If you opt in to receive our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you:

• gift inspiration

• curated selections

• product updates

• promotional offers

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. Anonymised and Aggregated Data

We collect anonymised data about how users interact with our website.

This may include:

• gift search trends

• browsing patterns

• popular categories

• general behavioural insights

This data:

• does not identify you

• does not include personal identifying information (PII)

• is used only to improve our website and user experience

Where data has been fully anonymised, it is no longer personal data under UK GDPR.

4. How We Collect Data

We collect data through:

• newsletter sign-up forms (opt-in basis)

• cookies and similar technologies

• website analytics tools

• direct communications from you

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some website functionality may be affected if cookies are disabled.

5. How We Use Your Personal Data

We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis under UK GDPR. This may include:

• Consent – for newsletter communications

• Legitimate interests – to improve our website and analyse trends

• Legal obligation – where required by law

We will not use your data for purposes incompatible with those described in this policy.

6. Future Services (Accounts and Payments)

At present, we only collect limited personal data (primarily email addresses).

In the future, if Pebble Gifts introduces:

• user accounts or profiles

• checkout functionality

• payment processing

• delivery services

we may collect additional information such as:

• name

• billing and delivery address

• payment details

• transaction history

If this occurs, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly before such data is collected.

7. Data Sharing

We may share limited personal data with trusted service providers who help us operate the website (such as email marketing or analytics providers).

These providers:

• act under our instructions

• must keep your data secure

• cannot use it for their own purposes

We do not sell personal data.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:

• Newsletter data – until you unsubscribe or request deletion

• Analytics data – in anonymised form only

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

10. Your Legal Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• access your personal data

• request correction

• request erasure

• object to processing

• request restriction of processing

• withdraw consent (for marketing)

11. Cookie Policy

Pebble Gifts uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyse how our website is used.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about user behaviour.

Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly.

B. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website, such as:

• pages visited

• time spent on pages

• navigation patterns

• general browsing trends

This information does not identify you personally.

C. Future Functional Cookies
If we introduce account or checkout features, additional cookies may be used to:

• remember login details

• retain basket contents

• improve personalised recommendations

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at hello@pebble-gifts.com