Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6th April 2025
Last Updated: 6th April 2025

This website is operated by Dressup Megastore Limited T/A JokesByPost.co.uk Your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains:

  • Who we are

  • How and why we collect, store, use, and share your personal information

  • Your rights in relation to your personal information

  • How to contact us or a supervisory authority in the event of a complaint

Who We Are

We are Dressup Megastore Limited, trading as Jokes By Post (also referred to as “we”, “us”, or “our”).
Our website addresses may include:

We are a “controller” of personal information under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies in the UK and across the EU.

The Personal Information We Collect and Use

a. Information You Provide to Us

We collect the following:

  • Full name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Date of birth

  • Comments submitted through the website

You provide this information when:

  • Creating an account

  • Placing an order

  • Signing up for newsletters

  • Entering competitions

  • Leaving comments

b. Information About Third Parties

If you give us information about someone else, you confirm that you have their consent to:

  • Provide their information

  • Receive any data protection notices on their behalf

  • Consent on their behalf to the transfer of their data abroad

c. Monitoring and Recording

We may monitor calls or emails for:

  • Quality assurance

  • Training

  • Fraud prevention

  • Legal compliance

d. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small data files placed on your device. We use cookies to:

  • Analyze traffic

  • Store login or comment form data

  • Enhance user experience

Cookies include:

  • Login and session cookies

  • Comment form cookies

  • Analytics cookies

For more on cookies, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for full details.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

  • Identify and manage your account

  • Process orders and payments

  • Conduct market research and analytics

  • Send relevant marketing communications (with consent)

  • Improve website functionality

  • Prevent fraud or other illegal activities

Who We Share Your Information With

We may share your data:

  • With law enforcement if required by law

  • With spam detection services (e.g., Akismet)

  • With payment processors under strict data processing agreements

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.

Marketing Communications

We may send you updates about:

  • Products and services

  • Promotions

  • Competitions

You will be asked for consent at the time you provide your data. You may opt out at any time via:

User-Generated Content

When you leave a comment, we collect:

  • Comment data

  • IP address

  • Browser user agent

If using Gravatar, your anonymized email may be shared with them. Their policy is at https://automattic.com/privacy/.

Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

If you upload images, avoid those with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as they can be downloaded and viewed by others.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Account and order details: Up to 6 years (for tax/legal compliance)

  • Comments: Indefinitely, unless manually removed

  • Uploaded media: Indefinitely

  • Marketing preferences: Until unsubscribed

Lawful Basis for Processing

We rely on one or more of the following:

  • Consent

  • Performance of a contract

  • Legal obligation

  • Legitimate interests (e.g., fraud prevention, marketing, service improvement)

Consequences of Data Use

The outcome of processing may include:

  • Tailored product recommendations

  • Promotional messages based on your interests

  • Enhanced shopping experience

How We Keep Your Information Secure

We apply strong security controls, such as:

  • Secure servers with password protection

  • SSL encryption for transactions

  • Internal access limitations

  • Staff confidentiality agreements

Despite these measures, internet data transmission is not 100% secure. Please contact us if you have concerns.

Transfers Outside the EEA

We do not transfer your data outside the EEA.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent. We take steps to verify the age of any user providing consent.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccurate data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Lodge complaints with the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

To exercise your rights, contact us and provide:

  • Enough detail to identify your records

  • Proof of identity (e.g. passport or utility bill)

  • Details of your request

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. You will be notified via:

  • Email (if opted in)

  • A notice on our website

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, you can contact us via:

Email: help@jokesbypost.co.uk
Phone: 01324 345824
Post:
Dressup Megastore Limited
48 West George Street, 2nd Floor Office 2/3
Glasgow, Scotland, G2 1BP

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