Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Wednesday 28th May 2025
Last Updated: Wednesday 28th May 2025

TarantulaMarket.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you use our website tarantulamarket.com and related services.

1. Who We Are

TarantulaMarket.com is operated by David Renton, an individual registered in the United Kingdom. We act as the Data Controller under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number
Vendor Information: Business name, address, VAT number, payment details
Purchase Information: Shipping/billing address, payment method (processed securely)
Communications: Messages, support tickets, reviews, and feedback

b. Information Collected Automatically

Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, clicks
Device Data: IP address, browser type, device information
Cookies: Used to enhance your experience. View our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your data to:

Operate and improve the website and services
Process orders and payments
Communicate with you
Comply with UK legal obligations
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on:

Contract: To process orders and deliver services
Consent: For optional marketing (unsubscribe anytime)
Legal Obligation: For tax, invoicing, and regulatory compliance
Legitimate Interests: Platform security, customer service, business improvement

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

Vendors: So they can fulfil your order
Service Providers: Payment processors, hosting, analytics tools
Regulatory Authorities: If required by law
Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition

We do not sell your personal data.

6. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK, we ensure legal safeguards such as:

UK-approved Standard Contractual Clauses
Transfers to countries with adequacy decisions

7. Data Retention

We retain your data:

As long as needed to provide services
To comply with laws and regulations
Until your account is deleted or you request deletion

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Request data portability
File a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

9. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards. However, no system is completely secure — please keep your login credentials safe.

10. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from users under the age of 18. This site is intended for adults only.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be published here with an updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:

By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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