This Privacy Policy outlines the behaviours of ©StarBaby Knitwear in relation to the use, retention, and destruction of any personal data belonging to you.  It informs you of our policy concerning all information that we may collect from you, and how we process it.

Organisational methods for keeping data secure are essential and ©StarBaby Knitwear are responsible for ensuring compliance with the principles of the GDPR and to adhere to ©StarBaby Knitwear’s Data Protection Policy.

This policy is designed to comply with the requirements set out under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
We take seriously, the protection of your privacy and confidentiality.  We understand that all visitors to our website are entitled to know that their personal data will not be used for anything other than to process their order or to answer any queries they may have about our products.

What data do we collect?
We collect personal identification information from you in the form of Name, Address, email address, or any other personal information required to process your order, communicate status of your order or respond to your queries about our product.
We will not process personal data unless at least one of the following requirements are met:

1. You have given consent to the processing of your personal data for one or more specific purposes.
2. Processing is necessary for the progression of your order, or in response to your queries.

Please note that when you post or send us a photo, you are consenting to allow us permission to feature your image on our website, social media and product listings.  Your image will NOT be passed on to any third parties and will only be featured by ©StarBaby Knitwear

How do we collect your data?
You directly provide us with the data we collect, which we collect and process when:

• You place an order with us for any of our products.
• You voluntarily complete a customer survey or provide feedback on our website or via email
• You view or use our website via your browser’s cookies.
• You communicate with us via email or via our online contact forms.

How do we use your data?
We collect your data so that we can:

• Process your order and ensure it is delivered to your correct address.
• Respond to your queries about our product

How long do we retain your data?
Your Personal Data is kept for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the personal data is processed.  It is held securely and protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or damage.  We ensure that all data which is irrelevant for the purposes for which they are collected are shredded or deleted as appropriate.  Your information will be carefully deleted or disposed of immediately upon any request from you that we do so. 
 
What are your Data Protection rights?
You are entitled to and have the right to request copies of your personal data.
You are entitled to and have the right to rectification and to request that ©StarBaby Knitwear correct any information you believe is inaccurate, or to complete any information you believe is incomplete.
You are entitled to and have the right to erasure and to request that ©StarBaby Knitwear erase your personal data should you so wish.

If you choose to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via email at starbabyknits@gmail.com or via our contact page.
 
What are Cookies?
Cookies are files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information.  When you visit our website, we may collect information automatically through cookies or similar technology.  For further information about cookies, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org
 
Our website uses your cookies to improve your experience on the website and keep you logged in while browsing our site.

Privacy Policy of other websites
Our website contains links to other websites such as Etsy.com, upon which we also house some of our shop listings.  Our Privacy Policy only applies to our website www.starbabyknitwear.com, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their Privacy Policy also.

We regularly review our Privacy Policy and place updates on this web page. 
This Privacy Policy was last updated on September 1st, 2019.

Third-Party Processors
Our craftwork can also be found on the international marketplace, Etsy.com.
Etsy have their own obligations in relation to your personal data, and their own Privacy Policy.
Please make yourself aware of their policies should you choose to buy our product from their site.
 
We also engage the services of the Irish Postal Service – AnPost who provide transportation and delivery of your order and require your personal data in the form of your Name & Address.
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How to contact us?
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or the data we hold belonging to you, or you would like to exercise any of your Data Protection rights, please don’t hesitate to contact us at starbabyknits@gmail.com.
 
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