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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to Varley & Vickers Treats as much as the quality of our sweets. This policy explains how we handle information when you browse our website, place an order, or contact our Wigan shop.

Effective date: 21 February 2025

We collect only what helps us take an order, answer a message, or keep the website working.

Information we collect

When you order sweets or snacks online, we may collect your name, delivery address, collection details, telephone number, email address, order contents, and payment status. Card details are handled by our payment provider; Varley & Vickers Treats does not keep full card numbers.

We also receive information you send through a contact form or email. Website technical data, such as browser type, device details, approximate location, and pages visited, may be recorded through cookies or server logs.

How we use your information

Your information lets us confirm and prepare orders, arrange local delivery or in-store pickup, respond to questions, and deal with refunds or order problems. We may use your contact details to send service messages about an order you have made.

We do not share customer data with third parties for their own marketing. We disclose information only where a service provider needs it to process an order, where the law requires it, or where it is needed to protect our customers and business.

Data storage and security

We use access controls and SSL encryption on transactions to reduce the risk of unauthorised access. Regular security checks help us review how customer information is stored and handled.

We keep order and accounting records for as long as tax, consumer, and business rules require. Enquiry records are kept only for as long as needed to deal with the request and any follow-up.

Cookies and tracking technologies

Essential cookies help the site remember items in your basket, maintain secure sessions, and support checkout. Optional analytics cookies may help us understand which pages are useful and where the site needs improvement.

You can change your optional cookie choice in the cookie usage panel below. Your browser also lets you block or remove cookies, although some ordering features may then work differently.

Your rights under UK GDPR

You can ask us to access, correct, erase, or restrict the use of your personal data. You may also object to certain processing or ask for your information in a portable format where the law provides that right.

We may need to check your identity before completing a request. We aim to respond within one month. If you are unhappy with our response, you can raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Full policy

The details behind our online ordering privacy

Who controls your information?
Varley & Vickers Treats, 2A Flora Street, Wigan, WN4 9EG, is responsible for the personal information collected through this website and our online ordering service.
Who may process order information?
Payment, website hosting, delivery, email, and technical support providers may process limited information on our behalf. They receive the details needed for their task and must handle them securely.
How do we make privacy decisions?
We consider the service you requested, our legal duties, and our legitimate business needs. Where consent is required, we ask for it and record your choice. You can withdraw consent for optional cookies at any time.
What happens after a data request?
Send the request by email with enough detail for us to find the relevant record. We will review it, confirm your identity when needed, and explain any lawful reason we cannot complete part of the request.

Questions?

Speak to our privacy contact

For a data access request, correction, or concern about Varley & Vickers Treats privacy, email us or write to 2A Flora Street, Wigan, WN4 9EG. We will deal with your request carefully.